Blood Bank Technologist - Night shift
NYU Langone Hospitals, East Garden Mobile Home Village, KS, United States
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Blood Bank Technologist - Night shift. In this role, the successful candidate performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculation and reporting of results, quality control procedures, and operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of Blood Bank Quality Assurance Plan Self Assessment (BBQAPSA) including the ten BB organizational standards known as Quality System Essentials based on the current AABB standards. Performs and documents procedures required to ensure the quality of testing. Responsibility includes quality control, instrument preventative maintenance, function checks and calibration. Devices include, but are not limited to, platelet incubators, centrifuges, regular incubators, water baths, dry-baths, hematrons, sterile connection devices, plastic disposables, blood warmers, blood analyzers, and blood irradiator. Must be able to identify and report issues. Able to resolve internal/external complaints. Effectively explains and interprets NYULH policies and BB SOPs. Displays effective listening skills and interpersonal communications. Inventory management: maintains adequate inventory of blood and blood components, orders blood products in BloodHub or from other suppliers, reconciles shipments, inspects blood and components for acceptance, accession into HCLL, performs confirmatory testing, stores in appropriate controlled temperature devices. Voluntarily fills in downtime with this activity. Runs inventory reports to review and record disposition of units and physically reconcile units. Removes and discards all expired products. Consistently follows SOP for blood and components selection and FIFO system. Notifies MD office if directed donor product is unsuitable for recipient. Accurately reviews and accession patient samples for testing and product orders. Performs pre-transfusion testing such as ABO/Rh, antibody screening, antibody identification, DAT, and crossmatch. Accurately interprets and enters test results into the computer. Performs all other immunohematology tests such as cord blood, antibody titers, fetomaternal hemorrhage screen and Hgb S testing of donor units as requested according to SOP. Performs quality control and /or process audit functions as scheduled. Component modification: accurately performs blood irradiation, sterile docking of units, volume reduction of blood products, reconstitution of blood products, and thawing of frozen products. Modifies components in computer and appropriately relabels product according to SOP. Blood dispensing: issues all blood, blood components and HPCs carefully and with full attention to special patient needs for blood attributes and component modifications as indicated in orders, according to SOP. Demonstrates knowledge of documents and records—uses computer systems to conduct patient and donor testing and processing activities. Familiar with BBQAPSA policy and procedure manual. Recognizes and safeguards the control functions of HCLL and Epic systems designed to protect patient confidentiality. Understands and adheres to requirements for record creation, maintenance, review, retention, and storage. Provides accurate quality control records. Detects, evaluates and reports suspected complications experienced by transfusion recipients. Consistently completes transfusion reaction investigation thoroughly before submitting for supervisory and medical director review. Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Blood Bank deviation, non-conformance and adverse events. Successfully intervenes to prevent product non-conformance and its possible consequences. Understands requirements for FDA Biological Product Deviations and NYS DOH error incidents and accident reports. Reports non-conformances immediately to Supervisor or BB Medical Director. Supports LOH BB and is competent in all laboratory donor processes, inventory management, patient testing, blood dispensing, and information systems processes in all workstations. Participates in internal assessments by completing blood transfusion monitoring surveys. Participates in external assessments by AABB, CAP, FDA, TJC, and NYS DOH. Participates in corrective action plans. Demonstrates knowledge of facilities and safety in blood banking including biological, chemical, radiation safety, and waste management. Enters PSI as required. Participates in training of new medical technologists/residents. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
NYSDOH Licensed Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. One year experience in a clinical laboratory (internship at a qualified institution acceptable). NYS License. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent computer knowledge and skill. Familiar with HCLL and Epic. Work experience in a large volume hospital. MLS/MT ASCP, BB, or SBB certification credentials preferred.
Qualified Candidates
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits
At NYU Langone Health, we offer a robust benefits and wellness package that supports employees at all stages of life. The package includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups and access to a holistic wellness program that focuses on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Employees also have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to allow focus on what truly matters for employees and their families.
EEO Statement
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
Salary
Salary range for the role is $102,006.36 – $102,006.36 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Blood Bank Technologist - Night shift. In this role, the successful candidate performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculation and reporting of results, quality control procedures, and operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of Blood Bank Quality Assurance Plan Self Assessment (BBQAPSA) including the ten BB organizational standards known as Quality System Essentials based on the current AABB standards. Performs and documents procedures required to ensure the quality of testing. Responsibility includes quality control, instrument preventative maintenance, function checks and calibration. Devices include, but are not limited to, platelet incubators, centrifuges, regular incubators, water baths, dry-baths, hematrons, sterile connection devices, plastic disposables, blood warmers, blood analyzers, and blood irradiator. Must be able to identify and report issues. Able to resolve internal/external complaints. Effectively explains and interprets NYULH policies and BB SOPs. Displays effective listening skills and interpersonal communications. Inventory management: maintains adequate inventory of blood and blood components, orders blood products in BloodHub or from other suppliers, reconciles shipments, inspects blood and components for acceptance, accession into HCLL, performs confirmatory testing, stores in appropriate controlled temperature devices. Voluntarily fills in downtime with this activity. Runs inventory reports to review and record disposition of units and physically reconcile units. Removes and discards all expired products. Consistently follows SOP for blood and components selection and FIFO system. Notifies MD office if directed donor product is unsuitable for recipient. Accurately reviews and accession patient samples for testing and product orders. Performs pre-transfusion testing such as ABO/Rh, antibody screening, antibody identification, DAT, and crossmatch. Accurately interprets and enters test results into the computer. Performs all other immunohematology tests such as cord blood, antibody titers, fetomaternal hemorrhage screen and Hgb S testing of donor units as requested according to SOP. Performs quality control and /or process audit functions as scheduled. Component modification: accurately performs blood irradiation, sterile docking of units, volume reduction of blood products, reconstitution of blood products, and thawing of frozen products. Modifies components in computer and appropriately relabels product according to SOP. Blood dispensing: issues all blood, blood components and HPCs carefully and with full attention to special patient needs for blood attributes and component modifications as indicated in orders, according to SOP. Demonstrates knowledge of documents and records—uses computer systems to conduct patient and donor testing and processing activities. Familiar with BBQAPSA policy and procedure manual. Recognizes and safeguards the control functions of HCLL and Epic systems designed to protect patient confidentiality. Understands and adheres to requirements for record creation, maintenance, review, retention, and storage. Provides accurate quality control records. Detects, evaluates and reports suspected complications experienced by transfusion recipients. Consistently completes transfusion reaction investigation thoroughly before submitting for supervisory and medical director review. Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Blood Bank deviation, non-conformance and adverse events. Successfully intervenes to prevent product non-conformance and its possible consequences. Understands requirements for FDA Biological Product Deviations and NYS DOH error incidents and accident reports. Reports non-conformances immediately to Supervisor or BB Medical Director. Supports LOH BB and is competent in all laboratory donor processes, inventory management, patient testing, blood dispensing, and information systems processes in all workstations. Participates in internal assessments by completing blood transfusion monitoring surveys. Participates in external assessments by AABB, CAP, FDA, TJC, and NYS DOH. Participates in corrective action plans. Demonstrates knowledge of facilities and safety in blood banking including biological, chemical, radiation safety, and waste management. Enters PSI as required. Participates in training of new medical technologists/residents. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
NYSDOH Licensed Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. One year experience in a clinical laboratory (internship at a qualified institution acceptable). NYS License. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent computer knowledge and skill. Familiar with HCLL and Epic. Work experience in a large volume hospital. MLS/MT ASCP, BB, or SBB certification credentials preferred.
Qualified Candidates
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits
At NYU Langone Health, we offer a robust benefits and wellness package that supports employees at all stages of life. The package includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups and access to a holistic wellness program that focuses on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Employees also have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to allow focus on what truly matters for employees and their families.
EEO Statement
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
Salary
Salary range for the role is $102,006.36 – $102,006.36 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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