Job Description

Job Title: Med Tech Blood Bank

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: Lab RWJNB

Req#: 0000165510

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $32.92 - $43.76 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: The Blood Bank Medical Technologist performs routine and complex patient/sample pre-analytical and post-analytical compatibility tests using automated and non-automated methods, proficiency tests, quality control, preventative maintenance per established policies and procedures, Provides accurate and reliable analytical results necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of the patients, Maintains inventory of supplies, reagents and blood products, Maintains non-analytic equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, cell washers and centrifuges,

Qualifications:
Required:

• BS degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Scientist with training in Blood Bank.
• New Grads Welcome

Preferred:

• National Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day Shift Hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Every other weekend and holiday schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all testing as per standard operating procedures. Performs bench work in all trained areas. Ability to keep up with and maintain desired turn-around times. Serves as a resource person for technical questions and problem resolution. Troubleshoots problem specimens and interacts with medical staff and hospital staff, as necessary.

• Assists in training and orienting new lab employees, hospital employees and students .

• Quality Control is performed and documented as scheduled in the same manner as patient samples, resolving all QC failures with immediate corrective action, documentation and notification to the supervisor, or designee. Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples and is completed on time and accurately documented.

• Ensures integrity and appropriate use of all IT systems. Utilizes the Information Systems and interfaces to accurately enter or modify reacquisitions, enter or edit patient results, enter result or order comments, enter QC results, provide corrective action for QC failure, verify completion of tests assigned to a bench, monitor testing turn-around times and look up results.

• Ensures all instruments have been properly calibrated, maintenance procedures performed and scheduled quality control completed and documented prior to analysis of patient samples. Institutes immediate corrective action when performance is unacceptable. Troubleshoots testing issues as applicable. Communicated problems/issues to the supervisor or designee. Ensures the Medical Director or designee are communicated to appropriately, as necessary. Provides oversight of technical operations in the absence of the supervisor, as needed.

• Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced from co-workers and exit interviews of employees.

• During stressful or frustrating conditions is able to solve problems and be understanding and supportive of other people.

• Accepts constructive feedback and criticism appropriately

• Promotes excellence within the section and effectively develops staff

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career

opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education

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Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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