Clinical Laboratory Technologist: QC, Hematology & Pathogen Testing

New York Blood Center; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 64,292 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

New York Blood Center is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Rye, NY. The role involves performing various lab procedures including quality control, maintaining equipment, and processing patient samples. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a current NY State License. The hourly salary ranges from $46.67 to $60.00 depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and advanced certificate in clinical laboratory technology.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Current NY State License as a Clinical Lab Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocols and perform clinical laboratory procedures.
• Conduct quality control of blood components and equipment.
• Process patient samples and perform platelet antibody screenings.

Skills

Lab procedures

Quality control

Data entry

Sterile technique

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences

Job description

Responsibilities

The clinical laboratory technologist position entails following the established and approved protocols of the department of health, performs clinical laboratory procedures and examinations and any other tests or procedures conducted by a clinical laboratory, including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance.

This position is responsible for performing product/patient/donor as testing required so that components are distributed in a timely manner to the customer.

• Performs daily QC on hematology analyzer. Can trouble shoot issues as they arise and take the proper steps to correct the problem. Notifies management as necessary.
• Performs hematological pre and post testing on specimens received from the collection sites and performs accurate data entry of all results.
• Identifies and communicates any abnormal values to the appropriate staff.
• Performs Titer Testing
• Performs required maintenance on all equipment within the department.
• Performs monthly quality control of blood components and tracks amount tested to meet monthly requirements as per regulatory agencies.
• Performs required QC of the BacT equipment and generates daily reports.
• Prepares and inoculates single donor platelet samples for bacterial detection testing employing sterile technique and performs bacterial detection testing on cellular therapy products.
• Tests units to qualify them for Pathogen Reduction process.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment and follows all procedures, practices, SOPs, regulations and guidelines.
• Takes hospital orders and accurately process patient samples and performs platelet antibody screening and cross-matching, if applicable.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or higher degree from a program with a major in biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences, and an advanced certificate in clinical laboratory technology, or education and training sufficient to qualify for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist prior to 2009 as specified in NYS-ED Regulation 79-13.4

Experience:

• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

License & Certification:

• Current active NY State License as a Clinical Lab Technologist, or
• Current active NYS-ED issued Provisional Permit leading to a full license as a Clinical Lab Technologist.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hourly salary is $46.67/hr. to $60.00/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

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.