Lab Technologist 4-Blood Bank

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team. This role involves performing a full range of clinical testing in compliance with health standards, ensuring quality control, and effectively communicating with staff and patients. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality patient care and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values integrity, compassion, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid license required as a clinical laboratory technologist or equivalent.
• Experience in clinical testing and compliance with health standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and quality control in the Blood Bank.
• Process patient specimens and issue blood components.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Effective Communication

Quality Control Procedures

Blood Component Issuing

Education

Valid License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Cytotechnologist or Histotechnologist License

Tools

Hospital Blood Bank Computer System

Job description

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

12:00 A.M – 8:00 A.M

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Performs a full range of services as assigned under the general supervision of the Lead Supervisor, Assistant Director, Associate Director, the Blood Bank Director, Lab Director, and Lab Administrator.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Blood Bank

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs clinical testing in laboratory areas where he/she is fully trained and in compliance with Federal, NYSDOH, CAP and TJC standards.
• Accessions samples in the Hospital Blood Bank Computer.
• Answers the telephone and uses effective communication techniques.
• Issues blood and blood components.
• Processes patient specimens to include ABO & Rh typing, antibody screening, antibody identification, testing for autoantibody, direct antiglobulin test, compatibility testing of patient samples and donor bloods.
• Processes neonatal samples and cord samples to include ABO & Rh typing, direct antiglobulin test and elations; performs the appropriate testing and provides compatible blood for exchange transfusion.
• Performs daily Quality Control procedures which include monitoring of the satellite refrigerators and maintaining inventory of blood and blood products.
• Enters all results in the Hospital Blood Bank Computer System.
• Performs other related tasks required by the supervisor.
• Complies with KCHC and department policies for Safety, Quality Improvement and Infection Control.
• Adheres to organization policy for annual education, assessment and in-service education.
• Displays positive interpersonal relations in dealing with staff, patients and visitors to promote teamwork, efficiency and to provide quality patient care.
• Assists in on-the-job or classroom training of subordinates, new personnel and other persons as required.
• Under direction reviews work of subordinates and evaluates work performance.
• Takes corrective action when needed to maintain the work of the lab at a satisfactory level.
• Orders and maintains adequate amount of stock, reagents and other supplies or assists with this function.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Understands the principles of and competently performs a variety of techniques in both manual and automated testing; follows KCHC laboratory established policy and procedure guidelines.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines, records and files all data obtained.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.
For Appointment to Levels IV and V
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law.

Special Notes:
Qualifying experience is not limited to New York State.
Candidates that are solely licensed or issued permits to practice as cytotechnologists or histotechnologists may only be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in a laboratory discipline/specialty appropriate to their license or permit. Candidates that are licensed or hold permits to practice as clinical laboratory technologists may be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in all laboratory disciplines/specialties.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities