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Clinical Lab Technologist, Blood Bank (Hourly/Per Diem)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

#Record Keeping #Quality Control #Per Diem #ASCP Certification #Hourly #Medical Technology #Biological Sciences #Blood Bank

Quick overview

The Clinical Lab Technologist 2 will perform all aspects of Blood Bank testing, including ABO/Rh Typing, Crossmatching, and Antibody Detection with necessary follow-ups. Responsibilities also include maintaining quality control of equipment and reagents and meticulous record keeping.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or be eligible to apply for one, along with a Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Chemical, or Biological Sciences. ASCP certification and prior Blood Bank experience are preferred qualifications.

bachelor degreeQuality ControlRecord KeepingFollow-up SkillsCrossmatchingBlood Bank TestingAntibody DetectionABO/Rh Typing

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit

UUP

Job Summary

The Department of Clinical Laboratories, Blood Bank at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Clinical Lab Technologist 2. The successful candidate will:
Perform all aspects of Blood Bank testing, including but not limited to: ABO/Rh Typing, Crossmatching, Antibody Detection, and identification with appropriate follow-ups.
Maintain quality control of equipment and reagents.
Manage meticulous record keeping and utilize follow-up skills.
Demonstrate flexibility as duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above position description.

Required Qualifications

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or eligible to apply for licensure.
Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Chemical or Biological Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

ASCP certification.
Prior Blood Bank work experience.

Work Schedule: Variable Days; Variable Hours (Hourly/Per Diem)

Salary Grade/Rank

SL-3

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov [info@goer.ny.gov].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu [ada@downstate.edu]