Lab/Pharmacy Phlebotomist

1. Job Summary

Responsible for supporting day-to-day blood bank operations, including blood collection, donor screening, blood grouping, cross-matching, component preparation, storage and issue of blood and blood components while ensuring patient safety and compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

2. Roles & Responsibilities

1. Perform blood collection from voluntary and replacement donors as per approved procedures.

2. Conduct donor registration, medical history documentation and preliminary screening.

3. Perform blood grouping, Rh typing and compatibility testing.

4. Carry out cross-matching and other pre-transfusion investigations.

5. Assist in blood component preparation, including PRBC, FFP and Platelets, as authorized and trained.

6. Ensure proper storage and temperature monitoring of blood and blood components.

7. Maintain donor records, blood stock registers and issue records.

8. Monitor blood component expiry dates and maintain inventory.

9. Ensure proper labeling, identification and traceability of blood units.

10. Follow biomedical waste management and infection control protocols.

11. Maintain cleanliness and calibration records of laboratory equipment.

12. Coordinate with clinicians, nursing staff and laboratory personnel for timely blood requirements.

13. Report any transfusion reactions or discrepancies immediately to the concerned authority.

14. Ensure compliance with applicable Blood Centre licensing requirements, NACO guidelines and NABH standards, wherever applicable.

3. Educational Qualification

Depending on the position:

• B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).

• B.Sc. / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.

• DMLT with relevant Blood Bank experience.

• Other qualifications as permitted under applicable Blood Centre regulations.

4. Experience

• Freshers and experienced candidates may be considered based on the position and regulatory eligibility.

• Previous experience in Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine is preferred.

• Practical knowledge of blood grouping, cross-matching and component handling is an added advantage.

5. Required Skills

• Knowledge of blood banking procedures.

• Blood grouping and cross-matching techniques.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and handling.

• Good documentation and record-maintenance skills.

• Knowledge of infection control and biomedical waste management.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work in rotational shifts, including night shifts.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of blood grouping and cross-matching.

• Timely availability and issue of blood components.

• Blood stock and inventory management.

• Compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Proper documentation and traceability.

• Equipment maintenance and temperature monitoring.

• Reduction in errors and wastage.

7. Benefits

• Attractive salary package.

• PF and ESI.

• Family Medical Insurance.

• Career growth opportunities.

• It is a Full Time Lab Technician / Pharmacist job for candidates with 6 months - 6 years of experience.