Evening Blood Bank Lead Technologist

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Blood Bank Laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist with supervisory responsibilities to perform routine and specialized transfusion testing for the hospital transfusion service and donor center.

The role includes day-to-day operations support in the absence of management. The ideal candidate holds ASCP Blood Banking certification, a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, and at least two years of transfusion service experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician including transfusion service or blood bank lab.
• ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking certification required.
• Must be willing to work a second shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized testing for transfusion service and donor center.
• Supervise in the absence of the Blood Bank Laboratory Manager/Supervisor.
• Review antibody workups, ABO discrepancies, and reference lab tests.
• Train students, residents, and fellows during rotations.
• Maintain LIS documentation and participate in proficiency testing.

Skills

Supervisory capacity

Laboratory leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking

Tools

Blood bank instruments

LIS

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Blood Bank Laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist with supervisory responsibilities to perform routine and specialized transfusion testing for the hospital transfusion service and donor center.

The role includes day-to-day operations support in the absence of management. The ideal candidate holds ASCP Blood Banking certification, a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, and at least two years of transfusion service experience.