Medical Technologist Blood Bank - #1401247

Mount Sinai Medical Center


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Miami Beach, FL
Contract type: Full time
Medical Technologist (Blood Bank)

$15K Sign On Bonus

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

  • Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or problems from previous shift.
  • Performs and documents Quality Control. Reports significant deviations to the supervisor/manager. Documents corrective action.
  • Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
  • Maintains a minimum inventory of reagents / supplies to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies and reagents for the next shift.
  • Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs, to minimize delays in patient testing.
  • Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy.
  • Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions, wearing of PPE, disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps.
  • Consult the supervisor, manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate course of action when unusual situations occur.
  • Provides assistance to co-workers and/or works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.
  • Teach and train staff as assigned. Performs charge tech duties in the absence of the manager.
  • Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results. Monitors delta checks and takes action accordingly.
  • Reviews work lists throughout the shift and addresses pending items.
  • Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.
  • Proficiency in blood typing, antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross matching
  • Knowledge of blood component preparation and storage
  • Familiarity with immunohematology principles and techniques
  • Experience with LIS and blood bank software
  • Understanding of FDA, AABB for Blood Bank

Qualifications

  • Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in Immunohematology, Serology, and Immunology - national certification preferred.
  • Commensurate with licensure requirements
  • Completion of training program in medical technology

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program
  • On-site housing for selected positions and more!

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