Blood Bank Technical Specialist - Medical Laboratory Technologist

Seeking a full time Blood Bank Specialist - Laboratory Technologist to join a great team in Upper Hudson Valley New York!

Salary Range:

$71,612.39 - $110,999.20

The Clinical Technical Specialist is a technologist (clinical laboratory) and performs procedures/tests that will aid in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal supervision. The Technical Specialist has expertise in laboratory medicine in the specialty/subspecialty area assigned and provides technical assistance and consultation to co-workers, students, residents and other healthcare providers. In addition, the technical specialist develops and validates new test methodologies and procedures. This individual may also serve as a qualified supervisor in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs testing and reports results on laboratory specimens. Accurately documents daily work activities.
• Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control
• Demonstrates and uses the applicable computer systems
• Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
• Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
• Serve as a technical advisor for co-workers, students and other healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Education must come from an accredited college or university in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science - required
• Candidate with BS must have at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience as a qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist- required
• Candidate with appropriate master’s degree must have at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience with at least two years within the designated laboratory specialty in qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Cytotechnologist or Histotechnologist - required
• Specialized in Blood Bank (experience)
• Extensive management experience - required
• Clinical Lab Technologist Meets New York State Education Department requirements AND CLIA Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements AND be licensed by the NYSED as such. licensed by the NYSED as such. Upon Hire - required