Medical Technologist (Blood Bank), Evenings

About the position

Nemours is seeking a Medical Technologist - Blood Bank (full-time) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware. As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. From our park-like campus and free parking, to private patient rooms and kid-approved play areas, our Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del., is like no other in the region. We're considered one of the safest children's hospitals in the country, with some of the best doctors, nurses and pediatric specialty care available. We also have Delaware's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Performance of analytical procedures following Blood Bank Laboratory protocols.
• Supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance, reporting results of procedures with documented training.
• Participates as a member on inspection teams, for example, as part of the College of American Pathologists, AABB and/or FDA.
• Orders, accessions, statuses and reports results of tests performed on patient specimens.
• Uses, calibrates and performs trouble-shooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures.
• Receive and store Stem Cell Products and/or Human Tissue Allografts following appropriate procedures.
• Reviews technical and administrative procedures as assigned.
• Handles supply and inventory issues as required/assigned.
• Answers telephone as assigned; interacts routinely with a variety of individuals, including physicians and other clinical staff.
• Follows all laboratory and hospital safety policies.
• Trains others as assigned (e.g., students, residents, new employees, etc.).
• On-call rotation assigned, when warranted.

Requirements

• B. S. in Medical Technology (B.S.M.T. or equivalent, e.g., HHS examination or ability to meet CLIA qualifications for Moderate complexity laboratory testing) required.
• Clinical Laboratory technical skills.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus offered (external applicants only)