Blood Bank Technologist

Northwell Health • Village of New Hyde Park, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Performs a variety of diversified and complex laboratory tests. Processes various blood samples in accordance with the Blood Bank's policies and procedures manual. Issues blood components following established guidelines. May perform teaching duties related to training students and new employees.

Job Responsibility

Performs a variety of diversified and complex laboratory tests.
- Sets up apparatus, instruments and supplies for laboratory procedures.
- Performs basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities for laboratory instruments.
- Employs standard procedures and techniques to conduct tests, maintains standards of quality control, and investigates out-of-control results, as required.
- Observes and evaluates test results, records necessary data on laboratory reports, and notifies supervisory staff in a timely manner related to problems.
Prioritizes and processes blood samples and performs various Blood Bank functions as elaborated in the Blood Bank Policy and Procedure manual. Issues blood components on a timely basis following established guidelines.
Under the supervision of the Blood Bank Supervisor, may perform a variety of teaching duties related to training of students, new employees, etc., and participates in ongoing education assignments.
Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field, preferred.
Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area of assignment), required.
Minimum of one (1) year work experience and/or training specific to the work being done in the area noted above, required.

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