Part Time D​/E - Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

Kids Are Our Everything.

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Department

10320 Blood Bank

Pay Range

$29.54 - $49.24

Part Time - 30 hours per week
- Benefits eligible

Schedule needs will vary between dayshift and evening shift hours.

At Children’s National Hospital, our Blood Bank team plays a vital role in supporting life-saving care for pediatric patients. Join a collaborative laboratory environment where your expertise helps ensure the safe and timely delivery of blood products to children and families when they need them most.

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.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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