Technical Specialist - Blood Bank

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, via The George Washington University Hospital, seeks a Medical Technologist to uphold high laboratory standards and lead quality initiatives within a top regional hospital lab.

Reporting to the Clinical Laboratory Director, you will drive technical excellence, quality assurance, and staff development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic academic medical center setting.

Qualifications

• MT(ASCP) or equivalent required.
• Four years of medical technologist experience; generalist preferred.
• Three years of professional leadership experience.
• SBB certification or eligible within 12 months of hire.
• Problem solver with strong collaboration and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical standards with the Clinical Laboratory Director and manager.
• Ensure continuous quality of services across the lab.
• Participate in CAP activities, QC review, and SOP writing.
• Oversee inventory, analyzer maintenance, and staff training.

Skills

Lead projects

English fluency

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

MT(ASCP) or equivalent

SBB certification or eligible

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurologyand Neuroscience.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Position Summary

Works with Clinical Laboratory Director and manager to establish technical standards and ensure continuous quality of services.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• MT(ASCP) or equivalent plus four years of medical technologist experience, generalist preferred
• 3 years of professional experience that demonstrates progressive leadership background
• SBB certified or eligible for SBB certification within 12 months of hire
• Problem solver, collaborate, multitask, initiative and self-motivated
• Participate in all CAP activities, QC review, writing of SOPs, inventory, analyzer maintenance

Skills

• Ability to lead projects, evaluate and validate new equipment
  • Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
  • Able to speak and write English Fluently
  • Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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