Medical Technologist Transfusion Services, 2:00pm-10:00pm

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Employee Benefits:

• Free/paid medical insurance for full-time employees
• Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee discounts (Hotels, Gym Membership, Cellphone, etc.)
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Attractive paid time off package
• Yearly merit increase based on an employee's fiscal year performance.

To learn more about the Benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Job Summary

Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field. Previous Transfusion Services experience is a preferred.
• Certification as Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), BB (ASCP) or SBB (ASCP).New graduates can be hired without the certification, but will be given the opportunity to earn it within six months of hire date.

Job Duties

• Job knowledge. Accurately performs testing, which includes accessioning and registering patient's specimen for transfusion services testing and products. Can perform blood group, Rh type (ABO/Rh), cross-match and antibody identification based on the Transfusion Services policies and procedures.
• Prepares and labels components based on the standard operating procedure, Issues blood products by performing all required cross-reference check. Recognizes deviation from expected results; evaluates results for discrepancies and feasibility, utilizing instrument and LIS flags, analyzes and corrects problems according to procedure.
• Recognizes critical results and correctly documents notification of critical results to appropriate personnel. Quality Orientation. Performs all quality control procedures to ensure validity of test results. Evaluates, documents, and troubleshoots quality control according to lab protocols.
• Takes appropriate corrective action when errors are detected or specimen rejection / recollection is required. Ensures patient specimen stability and proper sample processing. Inventory check of reagents as required. Treat all proficiency test samples according to CAP guidelines and laboratory expectations. Instrumentation.
• Performs instrument startup and shutdown. Perform and document all maintenance procedures and calibrations, as needed. Evaluates function checks and calibration results. Performs corrective action when necessary. Productivity. Ensures smooth workflow in all areas of the laboratory. Exhibits efficient use of time and resources.
• Meets expectations for TAT and pending list review. Coordinates daily tasks to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift Attendance. Reports for work on the assigned days at the assigned times. Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests, or other duties as assigned.
• Achieves a minimum of 10 continuing education hours annually. Continuously seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area. Actively participates in Performance Improvement Activities. Serves on committees and task forces.
• Orientates and instructs students and laboratory personnel in established clinical laboratory techniques, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires internal contact with physicians from other departments regarding blood and blood products.
• Work requires external contact with vendors regarding approved equipment problems.
• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application, evaluation, and implementation of new or revised procedures, techniques, and practices to work problems.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in laboratory area with exposure to one or more disagreeable elements, such as bodily fluids, infectious agents, odors, chemicals, contagious diseases, etc.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.