Med Tech Coordinator - Transfusion Medicine - Evening Shift

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan and accounts

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Medical Technologist to perform Blood Bank and Donor Center procedures, following SOPs and accrediting requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, 3 years related experience with 1 year in supervision, MT Registry or MT(ASCP), HEW certification, and a commitment to safety and quality. The incumbent will assist management and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent in science (required).
• Minimum 3 years related and progressive experience (required); 1 year supervisory experience (required).
• MT Registry or MT(ASCP) eligible (required).
• HEW certification or equivalent (required).
• SBB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Blood Bank and Donor Center procedures per SOPs.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical problems.
• Assist Manager with technical direction and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accreditation, licensure, and update procedures.
• Oversee instrument operation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Promote safety and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Trustworthiness assessment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

MT Registry or MT(ASCP)

HEW certification

SBB certification

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10320 Blood Bank

Pay Range

$82,222.40 - $137,051.20Shift: 3p-1130pm

Exempt

Who We Are:

The Blood Bank team at Children's National Hospital plays a critical role in supporting lifesaving patient care for infants, children, and adolescents. Our Medical Technologists are dedicated laboratory professionals who perform specialized transfusion medicine testing, including blood typing, crossmatching, antibody identification, and blood product preparation to ensure safe and timely care for our patients. Drawing on advanced technology, clinical expertise, and a collaborative team environment, we work closely with providers across the hospital to deliver accurate results when they matter most.

About the Role:

The incumbent to this position will perform Blood Bank and Donor Center procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible to investigate and resolve complex technical problems. Assist the Manager with the technical direction and day-to-day operations of Transfusion Medicine.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years Related and progressive experience (Required)
• 1-year supervisory experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Must successfully complete the CNMC Trustworthiness and Reliability assessment, including fingerprinting, as a requirement of the position

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Technologist (MT) Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP).
• Certified as a technologist by HEW or a similar regulatory agency. (Required)
• SBB certification (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities

SOPs

• Devise, prepare, and administer training protocols, schedules, and methods/forms; review and update Standard Operating (SOP) manuals.

Cost Effectiveness

• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

• Review worksheets, records, and logs daily; maintain adequate inventory of supplies and reagents and help assure cost effective use of supplies and reagents.

Technical Requirements

• Perform routine and specialized technical procedures in Transfusion Medicine in accordance with standard operating procedures; serve as a technical resource for Transfusion Medicine staff as well as physicians and other hospital staff.

Accreditation

• Assist the Manager and Medical Directors to maintain accreditation and licensure, organize work, meet prescribed deadlines, update computer programs, and investigate and establish new methods and procedures.

Quality Control

• Oversee operation of instruments and equipment; conduct performance checks, calibrations, and perform preventative maintenance per regulatory guidelines.
• Establish and oversee Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Variance Reporting / Performance Improvement programs; monitor analyses of proficiency testing samples.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.