Lead Technologist - Transfusion Medicine - Night Shift Including Rotating Weekends and Holidays

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 136 000 - 168 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital invites applications for Lead Laboratory Technologist in Transfusion Medicine (Night shift) to provide technical leadership and oversight of Blood Bank operations. You will ensure accurate immunohematology testing, inventory management, and compliance with regulatory standards while guiding technologists and supporting exceptional patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, NY licensure, and 4 years of experience (or 2 years with a Master's).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science is required.
• New York State CLT licensure is required.
• SBB (ASCP) certification is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years as a Laboratory Technologist, or 2 years with a Master's degree, and strong knowledge of transfusion medicine policies.

Responsabilités

• Provides technical leadership and serves as a subject matter expert for Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine tests & SOPs, including ABO/Rh typing and antibody workups.
• Oversees daily Blood Bank operations to ensure accurate testing and blood component availability for patient care.
• Resolves complex serologic cases with technologists and guides interpretation of results.
• Manages blood component inventory and monitors expiration dates and storage conditions.
• Conducts quality control, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of Blood Bank instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots analyzers, LIS interfaces, and other systems affecting transfusion testing and reporting.
• Investigates discrepancies, instrument issues, QC failures, and specimen problems; implements corrective actions.
• Ensures adherence to CAP, AABB, CLIA, FDA, and regulatory requirements in Transfusion Medicine.
• Participates in inspections/audits and documents deficiencies or improvement opportunities.
• Trains and assesses competency of Blood Bank staff and provides ongoing technical guidance.
• Escalates critical issues to supervisors or medical leadership as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement and departmental projects to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Provides staff supervisory coverage as needed.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Excellent technical skills

Supervisory skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure

SBB (ASCP) certification

Description du poste

Lab Science Saves Lives:

Laboratory Technologists Make It Possible

Lead Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine - Nights

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Laboratory Technologists are redefining the limits of science and medicine. We study some of the most complex and rarely seen medical conditions - with unmatched energy and expertise.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Description

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Laboratory Technologists are redefining the limits of science and medicine. We study some of the most complex and rarely seen medical conditions - with unmatched energy and expertise. The Lead Technologist – Blood Bank serves as a technical expert and key resource within the Transfusion Medicine laboratory. This position provides day-to-day technical leadership and oversight of blood bank operations, ensuring the accurate, timely, and safe performance of immunohematology testing and blood component services. The Lead Technologist supports laboratory staff in resolving complex technical issues, maintains compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and promotes efficient workflow and exceptional patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership and serves as a subject matter expert for Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine tests & SOPs, including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, direct antiglobulin testing, and other immunohematology procedures.
• Oversees daily Blood Bank operations to ensure accurate, timely, and appropriate testing and blood component availability in support of patient care.
• Serves as a technical resource for technologists in the evaluation and resolution of complex serologic cases, including unexpected antibodies, incompatible crossmatches, positive antibody screens, discrepant results, and other challenging immunohematology findings.
• Oversees blood component inventory and assists with maintaining appropriate levels of red blood cells, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate, and other blood products, including monitoring expiration dates, storage conditions, and product availability.
• Oversees and/or performs required quality control, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, reagent checks, and troubleshooting related to Blood Bank testing and instrumentation.
• Serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting analyzers, blood bank instrumentation, LIS interfaces, and other systems affecting Transfusion Medicine testing and result reporting.
• Investigates testing discrepancies, instrument issues, QC failures, specimen problems, and other technical concerns and implements appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensures adherence to departmental policies and applicable CAP, AABB, CLIA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements related to Transfusion Medicine services.
• Assists with preparation for regulatory inspections and audits and supports timely resolution and documentation of identified deficiencies or opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in the training, and competency assessment of Blood Bank staff, providing ongoing education and technical guidance as needed.
• Escalates critical patient care, staffing, operational, or technical issues to the appropriate supervisor, manager, medical director, or other clinical leadership.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and other departmental projects designed to enhance patient safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and the overall quality of Transfusion Medicine services
• Provide staff supervisory coverage as needed

This is a full-time night shift position. Working Monday through Friday 12a-8a with rotating weekends and holidays.

Preferred Criteria

• SBB (ASCP) certification
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Blood Bank Laboratory
• Experience with laboratory regulations and/or CAP inspections
• Supervisory skills

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure from the New York Education department
• 4 years experience as a Laboratory Technologist (or 2 years experience with a Master's degree)
• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures
• Excellent technical skills
• Strong communication skills

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Accolades

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• 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$136,402-$168,000/Annual

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