Medical Lab Scientist II Bloodbank Full Time Nights

Up to $5,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home.

The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center.

MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Medical Lab Scientist II 40 hours

GENERAL SUMMARY : Under minimal supervision and according to established procedures, performs all

pre-transfusion testing on all blood and blood components. Performs antibody identification, antibody elutions, prenatal testing and various special procedures.

Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

1. TECHNICAL :

Performs ABO, Rh, antibody screen, antibody identification, compatibility testing and special procedures on patients of all ages.

Interprets patterns to determine blood types and compatibility status.

2. COMMUNICATION :

Communicates with physicians, staff nurses, operating room personnel, phlebotomists, physicians’ offices, other laboratories, other hospital blood banks, blood suppliers, approved hospital vendors and patients’ families, if applicable.

3. QC / QA :

Performs all QC according to the established schedule. Responsible for completion of intensive QA program which meets FDA, CAP and hospital requirements.

The program includes procedure audits, proficiency testing, required reading assignments and posted material for CEU’s. Performs proficiency surveys on rotation basis.

Adheres to safety regulations and completes hospital on-line assigned competencies

4. DOCUMENTATION :

The Blood Bank Tech is responsible for recording in log book or computer all specimens that are received in the lab, results of all tests as they are observed, all components prepared, all units of blood components received, issued or shipped to other facilities, all QC results, and all QA issues or complaints.

5. SPECIAL DUTIES :

Performs phenotyping on donor blood. Evaluates new procedures and new equipment. Performs a wide variety of special procedures for infant transfusions, transfusion of Cancer Care Center patients and prenatal patients.

Prepares special blood components as needed for Plasma-exchange procedures and for surgical procedures. In the absence of the manager, is responsible for the daily schedule and work flow.

Onboarding Process : Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology.
• At least two years of Blood Banking experience
• High level of accuracy in making decisions related to compatibility of blood.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping. Constant exposure to blood.
• Constant concentrated effort is required during testing performed for transfusion.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill and / or abilities associated with the job.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports lab results, performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Education :

Required : Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and / or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.

1489 or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2 / 28 / 92 42 CFR 493.

1491. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).

Experience :

Required : 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, or 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a master's degree

Certifications :

Required : Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Licensure, as required by State.

Physical Demands :