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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Medical Technologist Coordinator

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$82.2k - $137.1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Technology or an equivalent related field of science is required.
  • At least 3 years of related and progressive experience is required.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience is required.
  • Must successfully complete the CNMC Trustworthiness and Reliability assessment, including fingerprinting.
  • Must hold or be eligible for Medical Technologist (MT) Registry or MT(ASCP) certification.
  • Must be certified as a technologist by HEW or a similar regulatory agency.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Blood Bank and Donor Center procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical problems.
  • Assist the Manager with the technical direction and day-to-day operations of Transfusion Medicine.
  • Devise, prepare, and administer training protocols, schedules, and methods/forms, and review and update Standard Operating Procedure manuals.
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things.
  • Review worksheets, records, and logs daily; maintain adequate inventory of supplies and reagents and help ensure their cost-effective use.
  • Perform routine and specialized technical procedures in Transfusion Medicine in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Serve as a technical resource for Transfusion Medicine staff, physicians, and other hospital staff.
  • Assist the Manager and Medical Directors in maintaining accreditation and licensure, organizing work, meeting prescribed deadlines, updating computer programs, and investigating and establishing new methods and procedures.
  • Oversee the operation of instruments and equipment; conduct performance checks and calibrations, and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Establish and oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Variance Reporting, and Performance Improvement programs; monitor analyses of proficiency testing samples.
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision-making or documentation.
  • Stop when faced with uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
  • Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly in verbal and written form.
  • Promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
  • Attend carefully to important details, practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • SBB certification is preferred.

About the Company

Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Children’s National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric health system in Washington, D.C., providing primary and specialty medical care for children across the region, with locations in the D.C. metropolitan area and a dedicated research campus. It combines hospital care with pediatric research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and operates the Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021 to develop new ways to treat kids. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams across a network of community-based primary care and specialty locations, with a strong emphasis on nursing excellence reflected in four Magnet designation awards. The hospital also engages in advocacy at local and national levels and relies on donors to fund services. Its goal is to improve children’s health by advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring access to high-quality care and support for families.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Washington DC, United States
Founded
1870

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