Medical Technologist- Blood Bank
Req #: 0000154606
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab RWJNB
Location: RWJ - New Brunswick,
ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
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:
- BA/BS Degree in Medical Technology and/or related science.
- New graduates welcome.
Preferred:
Scheduling Requirements:
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.
- Ensures integrity and appropriate use of all IT systems.
- Ensures all instruments have been properly calibrated, maintenance procedures performed, and scheduled quality control completed and documented prior to analysis of patient samples.
- Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced from co-workers and exit interviews of employees.
- Accepts constructive feedback and criticism appropriately.
- Promotes excellence within the section and effectively develops staff.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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