Medical Technologist PRN - Blood Bank

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Description:

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: Rotating

Department – Blood Bank

Location: Silver Spring

Position Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities
  
  

Description

• Perform routine and specialized procedures, review and approve clinical test results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in accordance with established protocol for a laboratory performing high complexity procedures as defined by the standards of the Clinical laboratory Improvement Act of 1988.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
• Works with infectious and hazardous substances.
• Be capable of performing major and minor instrument troubleshooting;
• Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications;
• Monitoring testing analyses and specimen examination to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained;
• Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning;
• Providing orientation to testing personnel;
• Incorporates Trinity’s mission and goals and the Organization Integrity Plan into daily work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must submit to fingerprinting and FBI criminal history check.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology (Medical Technology), biological, chemical or related science; and satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation;
• or-
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics –and- successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technologist program
• or-
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry, one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, -and- one year of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and/or Clinical Microscopy within the last ten years. Clinical rotations or professional experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology) or an appropriately board certified medical scientist and a certified medical technologist.
  
  

–and

• New Graduate to 5 years of experience in Clinical Laboratory Setting.
• Current or eligible ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification as a Medical Technologist desirable but not necessary with documented training and education. Can consider previously certified Medical Technologists, who met the credentialing requirements by the Department of Health Education and Welfare (HEW certified MT).
• Strong knowledge of laboratory methodologies, interpretation of results, quality assurance, and CMS regulations preferred;
• Ability to work in harmony with other personnel;
• Must have visual acuity, to include depth perception and color discrimination;
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy;
• Demonstrates comprehension, skill, and command of oral and written English Language communication
  
  

Pay range: $29.86 - $43.34

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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