1. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT Blood Bank Technology Specialist

2. 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

3. Blood Bank Technology Specialist All BB are generalist

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

5. 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

6. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Voluntary Certification, but most job required certification to be hired Only certification is thru ASCP Organization

7. 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

8. Job Outlook and Salaries Job Outlook Starting 51,250 5 years 65,000 10+ years 81,000

9. Professional Associations http://www.ascp.org