LEAD MED Technol Blood BANK 40Hour Days

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Responsible for the proper performance of a variety of procedures in the Blood Bank, consistent with professional standards and departmental protocols, policies and procedures. Promptly and accurately prepares specimens and performs testing procedures following approved protocols. Conducts routine quality control procedures and ensures that test systems are operating within established specifications. Ensures the proper working order of all equipment and that there are adequate supplies reagents for use. Performs ABO and Rh typing. Runs antibody screening tests. Resolves unexpected antibodies using appropriate cell panels. Sets up and interprets crossmatching of patient's sera with donor cells. Signs out blood products following Department protocols. Performs venipuncture procedures when required. Covers weekend shifts when required Blood Bank Supervisory Responsibilities: 10.1 Responsible for the proficiency and competency assessment of staff in the Blood Bank. Responsible for ongoing quality assurance Responsible for staff training in the Blood Bank Maintains inventory of supplies required for the Department. Organizes materials and agenda for the quarterly Transfusion Review Committee meeting. Keeps Policy and Procedure manuals up-to-date. Revises, with Director's approval, policies and procedures as needed. Ensures that the Blood Bank meets all standards and regulations outlined by the JCAHO, AABB, FDA and CLIA. Maintains inventory of Blood products at established levels. Reviews Safety, Infection Control, Human Resources and OSHA policies and appropriate Laboratory Manuals with staff. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Licensure/Certification/ Registration: Must have MT, MLT, BB or SBB (ASCP) certification or equivalent. Education: BS in Medical Technology or related science field Other Qualifications: Five to ten years Blood Banking experience Three to five years supervisory experience 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.