Job Description

Blood Bank Technician - Roles & Responsibilities

1. Donor Management

Register donors and verify identity Conduct basic donor screening (age, weight, Hb, BP, medical history) Ensure donor consent and eligibility

2. Blood Collection

Perform safe blood collection following SOPs Maintain aseptic techniques during phlebotomy Label blood bags correctly with donor details

3. Testing & Processing

Perform

blood grouping (ABO & Rh typing)

Conduct

cross-matching

and compatibility testing Screen donated blood for

TTIs

(HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Syphilis, Malaria) Prepare blood components (PRBC, Platelets, Plasma, Cryoprecipitate)

4. Storage & Inventory Control

Store blood/components at correct temperatures Monitor and record refrigerator/freezer temperatures Maintain stock levels and expiry tracking Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) policy

5. Issue of Blood & Components

Issue blood only after proper cross-matching and authorization Verify patient details, requisition forms, and compatibility Maintain issue and return records accurately

6. Documentation & Records

Maintain donor records, test reports, stock registers Ensure proper labeling and traceability Comply with

NBTC / NABH / hospital guidelines

7. Quality & Safety

Follow biosafety and infection control protocols Handle biomedical waste as per rules Report and document any transfusion reactions or errors

8. Communication & Coordination

Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and ward staff Provide accurate information regarding blood availability Escalate technical issues to senior/pathologist immediately

9. Equipment & Maintenance

Operate centrifuges, refrigerators, incubators, analyzers Perform daily equipment checks and calibration logs
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?8,086.00 - ?15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

blood bank technician: 3 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:

Night Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person