Blood Bank Technologist PD

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

88d

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Blood Bank Technologist position is to assume responsibility for maintaining blood/blood product inventory, daily temperature quality control of designated refrigerators, thawing fresh frozen plasma, aliquoting blood for pediatric patients, logging in blood/blood products, issuing blood/blood products, performing clerical duties, answering phones and communicating needs to staff under the direction of the Chief technologist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Service provided is patient centered.
• Actively contributes to creating a friendly environment.
• Communicates clearly to ensure understanding.
• Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers.
• Processes specimens for analysis and storage according to established procedures.
• Performs tests accurately and/or records test results accurately.
• Organizes pending work appropriately and holds for follow-up in accordance with section policy.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of assigned area and equipment as observed by Supervisor.
• Follows protocol for running controls and accepting/verifying results of noncompliance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees