Medical Technologist 2-Transfusion Services

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • GA

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About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. The position involves providing timely and quality clinical information and improved patient outcomes by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures. The role requires effective collaboration with others to meet the needs of patients and care providers, while actively promoting a Lean work culture and assisting the leadership team with administrative and technical support to ensure safe patient care and services.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years previous experience in blood banking.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related science is required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent).
• Eligible for classification as a supervisor by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
• Must have technical expertise for all procedures within a functional area.
• Requires independent judgment and responsibility with minimum technical supervision.
• Requires strong organizational capabilities, good communication skills and exhibits enthusiasm and willingness to work with others.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatrics experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all activities as defined by the Med Tech I job description.
• Performs assigned testing as scheduled.
• Performs assigned verification duties.
• Assists in designing, implementing, and evaluating new procedures and revising existing procedures.
• Understands and adheres to Lean principles such as standard work and 5S.
• Assists in monitoring accuracy, precision, and efficiency in the performance of assays and the operation of equipment.
• Assists in the examination of reporting of patient and proficiency results.
• Assists in the resolution of problems in the specialty area.
• Updates the Operation Supervisor of all related issues.
• Oversees quality control and implements corrective action when indicated or as assigned.
• Monitors all performance check systems and preventative maintenance for instruments and equipment.
• Assists with evaluation and selection of new equipment.
• Completes applicable training of all employees and students who may rotate or work in the department.
• Assists with the development of training modules as requested.
• Maintains appropriate level of supplies and reagents.
• Assists with maintaining current files of reference materials.
• Assists with staff schedule to maintain a minimum of two deep coverage.
• Assists with reconciling billing as assigned.
• Assists with auditing daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports.
• Assists operations supervisor and manager with annual performance evaluations.
• Assists with training, staff development, and competency programs for the department.
• Provides portions of new employee orientation and staff development.
• Promotes a cooperative environment between students and staff.
• Presents practical information to students through various methods.
• Assesses practical abilities by administering exams.
• Evaluates interactive behavior, theoretical knowledge, and practical abilities of students.
• Ensures the status of mandatory competency and training requirements are communicated to the Operations Supervisor.
• Assists with the documentation of competency and training assessment as needed.
• Maintains records of instrument maintenance.
• Notifies the Operations Supervisor of any instrument, calibration, or linearity issues.
• Verifies all daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance is performed and documented as scheduled.
• Makes recommendations concerning instrument replacements, upgrades, and/or operations.
• Assists with the validation, precision, and correlation studies of new methods for existing and new instrumentation.
• Performs or assists in all instrument troubleshooting.
• Monitors instrument reagent and supplies inventories.
• Monitors calibration and linearity checks as defined in the instrument manuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees