Medical Technologist - Cellular Therapy Lab
Company: Tulane Medical Center
Location: Slidell
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues
invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As
a(an) Medical Technologist - BMT with Tulane Medical Center you can
be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving
back!Benefits Tulane Medical Center, offers a total rewards package
that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our
colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive
medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for
a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health
coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical
transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits,
life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts,
supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft
protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving
assistance, pet insurance and more.\nFertility and family building
benefits through Progyny\nFree counseling services and resources
for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing\nFamily support,
including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and
consumer discounts\n401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of
pay (based on years of service)\nEmployee Stock Purchase
Plan\nRetirement readiness and rollover services and preferred
banking partnerships\nEducation assistance (tuition, student loan,
certification support, dependent scholarships)\nColleague
recognition program\nTime Away From Work Program (paid time off,
paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and
leaves of absence)\n Learn more about Employee Benefits Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.\n Would you like to
unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated
to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Tulane
Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you
need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an
enthusiastic Medical Technologist - BMT to help us reach our goals.
Unlock your potential!Job Summary and Qualifications The Cellular
Therapy Laboratory (CTL) Medical Technologist under the direction
of the CTL Medical Director, is responsible for performing and
documenting all tasks and duties associated with the receipt,
processing/preparation, cryopreservation, storage and distribution
of cellular therapy products. S/he provides appropriate support
related to the infusion of cellular therapy products. The BMT Lab
Technologist demonstrates an ability to independently, operate
laboratory equipment and accurately interpret, record and verify
cellular therapy product results. Ensures appropriate staff
coverage in the CTL including participation in
emergency/weekend/late/on call/call back coverage rotation.
Process/prepare cellular therapy products, including receipt, cell
freezing, storage, thawing, distribution for infusion, packaging
and shipping, labeling, maintain of chain of custody and chain of
identity, Collaborates with various departments (coordinators,
apheresis, nursing, etc.) to ensure adequate collection and
infusion of cellular therapy products Demonstrates professional and
independent judgment. Fosters an environment of cooperation and
collaboration between the CTL and other internal and external
depts. / agencies.Demonstrates the set-up and operation of manual
and automatic laboratory equipment, instruments and apparatus
required for specific laboratory procedures and tests. Performs
routine maintenance and troubleshooting steps on automated
equipment to assure proper functioning.Performs various types of
laboratory test(s) on cellular therapy cells, evaluates test
results, and report/enter/verify test results.Performs quality
control for all appropriate processes/procedures in the CTL and
performs scheduled preventative maintenance and validations.
Identifies, monitors, tracks and reports adverse events and
deviations from CTL standards/procedures Demonstrates knowledge of,
and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory agency
requirements. Performs and documents annual competency and
continuing education. Manages and performs technical and delegated
administrative operations of the CTL. Participates in hospital
initiatives and in department goals set by Director(s) and manage.
\n What qualifications you will need:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LA state license Clinical
Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification,
preferred. If not certified as a Medical Technologist must be
eligible for certification.Education: Bachelor's degree of clinical
laboratory science or medical technology, preferred. Or
documentation of ASCP/AAB certification as a Medical
TechnologistExperience: Demonstrated experience (1 year) in a cell
processing laboratory or a general laboratory setting,
preferred.Special qualifications: Must be able to successfully
complete established competencies for the position within
designated probationary period. Demonstrated knowledge of
laboratory medicine techniques and practices. Demonstrated
education and clinical training in the practice of laboratory
medicineWork schedule: Cellular Therapy Lab - Full-time -
Monday-Friday w/occasional weekends This role requires you to be
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal
law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is
approved). Tulane Medical Center is a 235+ bed teaching, research
and medical center serving the greater New Orleans area. Tulane
Medical Center has been named a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek
in its 2019 listing of the top medical facilities. Of the 1,000
hospitals listed in the report, Tulane Medical Center is one of
just 250 World's Best Hospitals found in the United States. We were
the only hospital in southern Louisiana on the list. At Tulane
Medical Center, our mission statement reminds us that above all
else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
When we speak of our mission, we usually think about our dedication
to patients and their families and our commitment to them. We are
equally committed to our employees. You are part of an organization
with a long history of compassion and service to patients. The
degree to which we as an organization can provide quality
healthcare service is highly dependent on how well you are able to
perform your job. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good
to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.\nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an
organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for
our Medical Technologist - BMT opening. Qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us
raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer
and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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