(Archived) Clinical Laboratory Technologist -Chemistry urgently needed in New York

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Blood Bank. You will perform a full range of services as assigned under the general supervision of the area Supervisor, Assistant Director, and Director of the section of Blood Bank Laboratory. Additionally, 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.

Job Description

• 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.
• Issues blood and blood components.
• Processes neonatal samples and cord samples to include ABO & Rh typing, direct antiglobulin test and elutions; performs the appropriate testing and provides compatible blood for exchange transfusion.
• Performs transfusion reaction workups.
• Performs daily Quality Control procedures which include monitoring of the satellite refrigerators and maintaining inventory of blood and blood products.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides guidance and technical training to clinical laboratory technicians assigned at Levels I and II and technologists and other appropriate laboratory personnel; coordinates, reviews, and monitors their work; presents constructive feedback and suggestions on activities of subordinates to senior leadership.
• Analyzes all quality control materials and reviews data.
• Documents activities as necessary.
• Attends, participates, and evaluates continuing and in-service education programs.
• Is aware of, contributes to, and always observes laboratory safety.
• Prepares packages for shipment within the guidelines of KCHC laboratory established policy and procedure.

Skills Required

• 1 year Blood Bank Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification required.
• BLS preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to company guidelines regarding COVID compliance.
• Malpractice Insurance - All clinical workers are required to have active individual Medical Malpractice. A copy must be provided prior to start of assignment. All clinical workers licensed by the state of NY are required to provide.
• Schedule Notes: 12 mid-8am rotating weekends