blood bank technology specialist, a medical laboratory scientist with a specialty certification in immunohematology and transfusion medicine as a specialist in blood banking (SBB) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology. These specialists are responsible for the operations of blood banks and transfusion services, from routine testing to the most advanced procedures. Most are technical supervisors and laboratory managers and oversee reference laboratories, but they may also work in other areas, such as education and research.
