Blood Bank, Medical Technologist, All Shifts

$75,000 - $110,000/Yr

Healthcare Connections - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The medical technologist position at a large 859-bed medical center in New York City involves working in the Blood Bank and other laboratory areas to perform tests that help diagnose diseases and guide treatment decisions. The role requires a strong focus on lab safety, quality control, and maintaining patient confidentiality while working with various laboratory equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and molecular diagnostics.
• Match computer orders with specimen labeling and sort specimens.
• Check labeling, log specimens, and arrange reports for delivery.
• Maintain quality results by verifying equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment, and monitoring quality control measures.
• Participate in staff training and educational opportunities.
• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions and report mandated information to public health officials.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment by following established standards and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science.
• MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• New York medical technologist license.
• Three (3) years of experience.

Benefits

• Union position with competitive salary range of $75,000-110,000.