• Medical Technologist-Blood Bank- Per Diem

    RWJBarnabas Health (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Medical Technologist-Blood Bank- Per DiemReq #:0000101748

     

    Category:Laboratory and Medical Technologist

     

    Status:Per Diem

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

     

    Department:Lab RWJNB

    Location:

    Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

     

    Job Overview:Blood Bank Medical Technologist Position Requirements-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,

     

    Transports blood products, specimen tubes and/or supplies to/from hospital customer Transfusion Departments, fixed sites and/or mobile operations. Performs donor medical interviews. Performs whole blood and donor apheresis procedures.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + BA/BS Degree in Medical Technology and /or related science.

    + 2 to 3 years clinical laboratory experience.

    + 2-3 years Blood Bank experience

    Preferred:

    + National Certification

    Scheduling Requirements:

    + Per Diem

    + Evening Shift

    + Variable Days/Hours

    + Weekend/Holidays required

    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.

     

    The first-round interview for this position is a digital, on- demand interview through the HireVue platform. Click the hyperlinks here to learn more about theRWJBarnabas Health hiring process (https://www.rwjbh.org/careers/our-hiring-process/) anddigital, on-demand interviews (https://www.rwjbh.org/careers/our-hiring-process/digital-video-interviewing/) . While there is no deadline, we strongly recommend completing the interview as soon as possible after receiving an invitation. Things move quickly and we may on occasion close applications earlier than anticipated due to large candidate numbers. We don t want to miss meeting you for a great opportunity! Be sure to check your spam and junk folders in email as well!

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer