Children's National Medical Center
Medical Technologist (Night Shift, 11:30pm - 8:00am) $10K Sign On Bonus
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Medical Technologist (Night Shift, 11:30pm - 8:00am) - $10K Sign On Bonus (240000P2)Description
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.Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeMath Ability Level: Statistics preferred.Good interpersonal and communication skills important.Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistry 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.Organizational AccountabilitiesStaff Training
Assist in training of new employees.Serve as technical designee in competency testing of staff.Write and update procedures as assigned.Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Customer Service
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Primary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan AvenueWashington 20010Job
Allied HealthPosition Status
R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift
NightWork Schedule
2330 - 0800Job Posting
Mar 7, 2024, 2:48:31 AMChildren's 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.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.
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Medical Technologist (Night Shift, 11:30pm - 8:00am) - $10K Sign On Bonus (240000P2)Description
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.Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeMath Ability Level: Statistics preferred.Good interpersonal and communication skills important.Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistry 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.Organizational AccountabilitiesStaff Training
Assist in training of new employees.Serve as technical designee in competency testing of staff.Write and update procedures as assigned.Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Customer Service
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Primary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan AvenueWashington 20010Job
Allied HealthPosition Status
R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift
NightWork Schedule
2330 - 0800Job Posting
Mar 7, 2024, 2:48:31 AMChildren's 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.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.
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