Part Time - Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) and health saving accounts

Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Blood Bank department for the evening shift. The role involves performing a broad range of tests, recording results, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced hospital lab.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Medical Technology, MT(ASCP) eligibility, and at least one year of accredited clinical lab experience, with strong LIS familiarity and teamwork skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's in Medical Technology or equivalent related field required.
• 1 year of experience in an accredited clinical laboratory required.
• Statistics, interpersonal and communication skills, and LIS knowledge desirable.
• MT(ASCP) registry or eligible required.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine technical procedures following SOPs.
• Accurately conduct tests and report results in LIS.
• Maintain equipment and monitor quality control standards.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and assist with QC and safety.
• Ensure proper inventory and safety practices.

Kenntnisse

Statistics

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Tools

LIS

Jobbeschreibung

Kids Are Our Everything.

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Department

10320 Blood Bank

Pay Range

$29.54 - $49.24Work Shift - Evening

Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Work Experience

1 year - Experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills important
• Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Technical Performance

• Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operating procedures.
• Perform tests accurately in an organized and efficient manner.
• Keep up-to-date with procedure updates.
• Demonstrate competence in assigned areas.
• Serve as a technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.

Test Results

• Report tests accurately in writing, orally and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS.
• Follow established guidelines for reporting ST A T results and critical values, properly documenting calls.
• Credit tests appropriately using correct workload exclusion codes.
• Review testing logs and complete tests within shift

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Perform equipment and instrument maintenance according to protocols.
• Follow recommended manufacturer's and/or department defined instrument performance checks and calibrations prior to testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions following written guidelines.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs with the aid of instrument manuals or technical service by telephone.
• Assist Medical Lab Technician in resolving problems.
• Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to assure adequate availability; receive and stock supplies.

Quality Control

• Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions.
• Assist ML T and LA with unresolved problems.
• Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
• Responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of supplies and reagents.

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.