
Tufts Medical Center is a world-class, academic medical center that is home to both a full-service hospital for
adults and Floating Hospital for Children, a state-of-the-art, full-service pediatric hospital. We have approximately 3,500 full-time employees and we are the principal teaching hospital and research facility for Tufts University
School of Medicine.
Our commitment to outstanding patient care and clinical advancement has distinguished us as a top-ranked healthcare institution both in Boston and across the nation. Our dedicated team represents nationally and internationally recognized physicians and researchers, an experienced and compassionate nursing and support staff, and a dynamic group of business professionals aimed at continuing to make Tufts Medical Center a leader in the healthcare community.
Located in downtown Boston, in the heart of the theatre district and Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, Tufts Medical Center has convenient access to public transportation.
Medical Technologist
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Certification Required
- Experience is required
- The medical technologist's goal is to optimize patient care by achieving excellence in technical and interpersonal skills. They provide bone marrow / stem cell processing, inventory control, record keeping, cell counts and issue of harvests for transplant. Under constant supervision until fully trained, perform routine and non routine testing, blood component preparation, quality control, inventory control, equipment maintenance, irradiation of blood products, blood bank module computer competency, release of blood products to the floors, clinics and OR's for transfusion, washing and deglycerolizing appropriate blood products and resolving complex antibody identifications. Competence in technical ability, a high degree of testing accuracy and laboratory techniques, Sterile technique, Problem solving skills, Multitasking skills, Good decision making processes and ability to prioritize, Ability to work well under very stressful situations, Ability to work as part of a team, Ability to take direction and keep clerical errors to a bare minimum. Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Excellent organizational and record keeping skills. Strong computer skills and knowledge of blood bank computer modules is preferred. A level of knowledge typically acquired through a BA/BS degree in Medical Technology including a year internship in all clinic laboratories is preferred. As a minimum must have a level of knowledge typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Experience in Blood Bank technology, histocompatibility, laboratory procedures and techniques and a strong immunohematological background is preferred. Requires a current Medical Technologist registration (ASCP, HEW, CLS, MLT or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years experience in a blood bank. Requires a current Medical Technologist registration: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathology, HEW - Department of Health, Education and Welfare, CLS - Clinical Laboratory Scientist, MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician, SBB(ASCP) - Specialist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP) - Blood Bank Technologist or equivalent. TN