What will I do in this job?

As a Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBBs) you will use your technical ability to:

• test for blood group antigens, compatibility, and antibody identification
• investigate amoralities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic anemia, and adverse responses to transfusions
• support physicians in transfusion therapy of patients with coagulopathies or candidates for organ transplant
• perform pre-transfusion tests to ensure the safety of the patient

You may work in a community blood center, private hospital, university or laboratory.

Do I need special credentials?

National certification is voluntary, but strongly recommended

What type of education do I need?

To be a SBB, you will need a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biological sciences, or physical sciences and complete a one-year specialist program.

Will I find a job?

Average growth in the employment of all medical technologists can be expected nationwide.

How much money will I make?

$32,000- $42,000 (1998)