UMass Memorial Health
Medical Technologist, Blood Bank, 40hr, Night
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:Scheduled Hours:
40Shift:
3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Cost Center:
10020 - 3170 Blood BankUnion:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.$5,000 sign on bonus!
Your talent acquisition consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret various immunohematological tests in order to provide compatible blood for transfusion of patients. Is fully proficient in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area. Work schedule includes rotating shifts, holidays and/or on-call.Major Responsibilities:Follows established Blood Bank protocols to perform tests including the most complex for an assigned area and prepares component blood products for transfusion. Provides guidance and consultation to lower level technologists, technicians and others in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results and in the performance of standard operating Blood Bank procedures.Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken and/or blood component can be transfused.Performs low, moderate and/or high complexity testing as required.Performs all testing and work assignments with a positive sense of urgency meeting all established turnaround times and deadlines.Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:A baccalaureate degree from a United States (US) regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a United States NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program with ASCP certification as an MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP).-OR-Bachelor's degree in Science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry) with a minimum of three years of relevant Blood Bank experience required.-OR-Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Technology and a minimum of three years of relevant Blood Bank experience with MLT(ASCP) certification required.Must meet personnel qualifications described in 42 CFR 493 related to high complexity testing.Works 11:15pm to 7:15am, rotating every second or third weekend, Holiday work required and may provide on-call coverage.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:Scheduled Hours:
40Shift:
3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Cost Center:
10020 - 3170 Blood BankUnion:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.$5,000 sign on bonus!
Your talent acquisition consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret various immunohematological tests in order to provide compatible blood for transfusion of patients. Is fully proficient in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area. Work schedule includes rotating shifts, holidays and/or on-call.Major Responsibilities:Follows established Blood Bank protocols to perform tests including the most complex for an assigned area and prepares component blood products for transfusion. Provides guidance and consultation to lower level technologists, technicians and others in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results and in the performance of standard operating Blood Bank procedures.Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken and/or blood component can be transfused.Performs low, moderate and/or high complexity testing as required.Performs all testing and work assignments with a positive sense of urgency meeting all established turnaround times and deadlines.Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:A baccalaureate degree from a United States (US) regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a United States NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program with ASCP certification as an MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP).-OR-Bachelor's degree in Science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry) with a minimum of three years of relevant Blood Bank experience required.-OR-Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Technology and a minimum of three years of relevant Blood Bank experience with MLT(ASCP) certification required.Must meet personnel qualifications described in 42 CFR 493 related to high complexity testing.Works 11:15pm to 7:15am, rotating every second or third weekend, Holiday work required and may provide on-call coverage.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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