Medical Technologist - Blood Bank
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Medical Technologist

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have a BS in Medical Technology or related field with 1 year of clinical rotations in a Medical Technology school.
• Recent dedicated Blood Bank experience required (generalist experience does not qualify).
• Minimum 4 years of Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) experience required.
• Strong blood bank experience is essential.
• Work hours: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Responsibilities include working in Blood Bank and Transfusion.
• Every third weekend shift (Friday/Saturday) required.
• No on-call duties.
• Experience with Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Level 1 Trauma patients is highly preferred.
• Experience with Softbank and EPIC systems is highly preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Technology or a related field, with one year of clinical rotations completed within a Medical Technology school.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Medical Technologist experience within the last year.
• Recent dedicated Blood Bank experience (generalist experience does not qualify).
• Strong blood bank skills.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Every third weekend (Friday/Saturday) required
• No on-call

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of identity (Government Issued Photo ID).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal, alias, and employment history.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per health requirements.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Immunization and health document compliance including:

  • Influenza vaccination or approved exemption.
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination compliance.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity.
  • Varicella immunity.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
• Fit test and respiratory clearance if job tasks require respirator use.
• Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Completion of required competencies and certifications as applicable.

Certifications & Competencies

• ASCP certification preferred.
• Compliance with all required health and safety certifications.
• Completion of competency exams including medication and blood bank related competencies.
• Annual education and safety training acknowledgments.
• Other certifications as applicable to the role and facility requirements.

References & Work History

• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Work history verification as required by state regulations.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all health, safety, and credentialing requirements prior to start.
• This position requires specialized blood bank experience; generalist lab experience will not qualify.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Medical Technologist travel contract opportunity.