DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

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Blood Bank Technology Specialist

• DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

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Blood Bank Technology Specialist-perform and
supervisor routine and specialized tests on
blood and body fluids.

• ID Blood types, groups and antibodies
• Screening for transfusion-transmitted viruses and
  diseases
• Investigation adverse reaction
• Collect and supervise collection and process
  blood product
• Maintain equipment and test results
• Maintain the storage and deliver of blood
  components

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Blood Bank Technology Specialist

• All BB are generalist

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WORKING ENVIROMENT

• Most work in a large hospital or Blood Donor
  Center
• Administrative position
• Research
• Supervisory
• Many teach at University
• Self-employ-consulting

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Length of Training-Exact order

• Bachelor Degree from a college or university
  with a major in biology or physical sciences
• Most program is recommend a degree in CLS OR MT
• One years work experiences
• Certification program
• 12 months

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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Voluntary Certification, but most job required
  certification to be hired
• Only certification is thru ASCP Organization

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Education Programs in the Area

• Only two in TEXAS
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San
  Antonio-B,C
• University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  in Dallas-C

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Job Outlook and Salaries

• Job Outlook

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Professional Associations

• http//www.ascp.org