Clinical Lab Technologist/ Reference

Clinical Lab Technologist / Reference

Job Locations US-NY-Long Island City

Job ID

2022-4232

Category

Clinical Laboratory

Minimum Rate

USD $46.67 / Hr.

Maximum Rate

USD $60.00 / Hr.

Work Location Type

Physical

Overview

At New York Blood Center , one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development.

Join our team as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will ensure donor antigen testing, location of units, sampling, and labeling activities are being performed for a suitable antigen negative inventory.

In addition, you will test for resolution of ABO / RH and antigen discrepancies, as well as perform freezing, washing and deglycerolizing blood products.

Responsibilities include :

Performing appropriate testing for release of blood products.

• ABO / RH and other antigen typing discrepancy investigation.
• Ensuring laboratory testing is done in a timely manner and in accordance with SOPs.
• Entering and extracting information from computerized systems and preparing reports and analyzing data.
• Maintaining and monitoring liquid antigen negative inventory.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems of equipment and laboratory testing.
• Maintaining accurate and organized records of all lab activities.
• Performing equipment and reagent Quality Control (QC).
• Investigating, testing and creating reports for ABO / RH and antigen discrepancies.
• Freezing and thawing RBC droplets.
• Freezing, thawing, washing and deglycerolizing RBC products.
• Monitoring isensix.
• Handling other related functions as necessary.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Science or Medical Technology or closely related field.
• Must meet NYS Department of Education Licensing requirements for Clinical Lab Technologist.

Preferred relevant experience in a laboratory position or in Blood Bank.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized research databases.
• Superior analytical, oral / written communication and problem-solving abilities.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hourly salary is $46.

67p / hr. to $60.00p / hr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant's skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

New York State License Technologist

0 yrs.

$46.67p / hr.

1-4 yrs.

$47.69 - $50.77p / hr.

5-9 yrs.

$51.79 - $55.90p / hr.

10+ yrs.

$56.92 - $60.00p / hr.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations