Immunohematologist
Job Locations:
US-NY-Rye
Job ID: 2023-5248
Category: Clinical Laboratory
Minimum Rate: USD $48.71/Hr.
Maximum Rate: USD $68.20/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 us 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
This position is responsible for performing simple to moderate serological investigations on samples from a patient population that is ethnically diverse, sensitized, and generally transfusion dependent.
- Tests patient and donor samples received for consultation.
- Performs basic to moderate immunohematology techniques.
- Reports findings to appropriate staff, providing interim reports as needed.
- Writes clear and accurate reports under a strict time limit.
- Monitors the inventory and distribution of antigen-negative donor blood.
- Enters and maintains data and records in computerized systems and in handwritten format, and generates reports from the data.
- Performs quality control and proficiency testing.
- Consults with internal and external clients on a variety of issues related to immunohematology.
- Maintains workspace and equipment in proper working condition.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's or higher degree in clinical laboratory technology, or
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:
One or more years of experience in immunohematology.
Licenses / Certifications:
Current active NY State License as a Clinical Lab Technologist
MT (ASCP) SBB or equivalent preferred.
For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hourly salary is $48.71/hr. to $68.20/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.
Salary Ranges:
| Experience | Hourly Rate |
| 0 yrs. | $48.71 hr. |
| 1-4 yrs. | $51.15- $55.00 hr. |
| 5-9 yrs. | $57.56- $61.41 hr. |
| 10+ yrs. | $64.35- $68.20 hr. |
Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.
