Blood Bank Technician

You will be responsible for technical operations related to blood collection and donor handling. This includes performing phlebotomy using sterile techniques, screening donors as per regulatory guidelines, and managing donor reactions during collection. Additionally, you will be conducting component separation and apheresis procedures, such as separating RBC, Platelets, FFP, and Cryoprecipitate, and operating apheresis machines for platelet collection and therapeutic purposes. It will be your duty to maintain aseptic conditions, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality control measures are followed. You will also be involved in testing collected units, performing serological and NAT testing, validating equipment, conducting internal quality checks, and supporting documentation and audits for accreditation bodies like NABH/NABL. In terms of blood issue and distribution, you will be responsible for cross-matching, issuing blood components to various healthcare facilities, and maintaining cold chain protocols during storage and transportation. Compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements is crucial, including maintaining donor and inventory records using hospital LIS/Blood Bank Management Software, participating in audits and inspections, and ensuring adherence to Biomedical Waste Management and Infection Control guidelines. Furthermore, you will engage with the community by assisting in organizing blood donation camps, educating the public on voluntary blood donation, donor eligibility, and safety, and coordinating with external partners for blood camp mobilization. To be eligible for this role, you should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a licensed blood center, with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in Blood Component Separation and Apheresis Techniques and Procedures. This is a permanent position that requires in-person work at the specified location.,