Senior Medical Technologist, Cellular Therapy (Full-Time)

Overview:

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The Senior Medical Technologist, Cellular Therapy is responsible for performing and recording a broad range of more complex laboratory testing, in conjunction with additional complex duties of the department at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC).

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a Senior Medical Technologist, Cellular Therapy at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs all routine and complex procedures and testing of Cellular Therapy products in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs routine and complex maintenance on all instruments.
• Works with the department head/supervisor in preparing for government and accreditation agencies inspections.
• Interacts with inspectors during inspections to answer technical questions.
• Performs comparison trials, final analysis, and validation of procedures, equipment, and testing.
• Prepares and updates documents and SOP's needed for inspections by government and accreditation agencies.
• Works with the department head/supervisor to document competencies.
• Works with the department head/supervisor to process proficiency testing materials.
• Perform all quality control (QC) as applicable.
• Documents all quality control (QC) procedures performed and corrective action when QC is out of range.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting of instruments.
• Trains and supervises new employees.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation, calculations, and results reporting.
• Review incoming orders and documentation to ensure proper handling and processing of cellular therapy products.
• Communicate, coordinate, and manage Cellular Therapy products receipt and distribution according to departmental guidelines.
• Calibrates and standardizes instruments according to departmental guidelines.
• Receives and maintains supplies and reagents according to the department's inventory management system. Performs Inventory control and ordering as needed.
• Performs all system functions necessary to achieve the timely reporting of results.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or related cell therapy manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Works with some degree of latitude.
• Solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous hospital experience.
• Previous cellular therapy and/or blood bank experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified as Medical Technologist (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA), Clinical Laboratory Technologists (HEW) or equivalent.
• Certified Advanced Biotherapies Professional (CABP).

Contacts:

• All HUMC personnel, industry contacts, health agencies (CHC, WHO, NJSDH), health care practitioners.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!