Medical Technologist Senior- Lab Blood Management

Job Title: Medical Technologist Senior
Location: Somerville, NJ
Req#: 0000135425
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Department name: Lab RWJSH

Job Overview: The Lead Medical Technologist provides technical/regulatory guidance and compliance with quality assurance program for the Blood Donor Program under the direction of the Transfusion Services supervisor and Transfusion Medicine Medical Director.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Medical Technologist with 2 years of experience in Immuno-hematology
• Immuno-hematology knowledge.
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred
• Phlebotomy skills
• MLS, MT or equivalent
• CPR training

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates, validates and implements new equipment, develop new processes and performs preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies: FDA, AABB, CAP, NJDOH, and Joint Commission.
• Develop and keep current Standard Operating Procedures and Policies under the direction of the Transfusion Services supervisor and Transfusion Medicine Medical Director.
• Monitors department QC and equipment maintenance
• Investigates complaints, problems and errors; ensures appropriate action is taken.
• Performs tracking and trending analysis as needed.
• Performs Blood Services quality program duties as needed.
• Maintains Blood Services quality program in accordance with regulations.
• Oversees the collection and production of blood components manufactured at RWJUH Somerset.
• Assists with blood donor collection as needed.
• Participates in Transfusion Committee meetings.
• Provides feedback on donor room employee performance and assists phlebotomy supervisor with:
  1. Training of employees and volunteers in duties and responsibilities of their specific job descriptions.
  2. Training of laboratory and hospital policies and blood donor room procedures including cGMP.
  3. Monitoring employees continuing education, competency, and proficiency.
• Rotates as needed in Transfusion Service department as a performing technologist.
• Read, be with familiar with, participate in periodic education/training regarding, and comply with, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas' Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other corporate compliance policies (as may be amended from time to time).

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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, 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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