Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank
Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Lab Technologist to join a highvolume blood bank lab. This fulltime role offers an evening shift competitive pay and a signon bonus for the selected candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and emergency tests on blood serum and other body fluids using both automated and manual equipment
- Review and release test results and report abnormal values
- Maintain quality control data and resolve any QC issues
- Keep accurate records of all work performed and equipment maintenance
- Assist with order entry specimen monitoring and providing leadership for lab technicians
- Contribute to the training of new staff members
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in a relevant field
- Active Clinical Lab Technologist license or limited permit (must obtain a provisional permit within three months)
- Experience with lab and hospital information systems as well as a variety of lab equipment
Benefits
Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks Embed pathology specimen to view all layers Cut Pathology specimens on rotary microtome Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue section, stain routine special stains (GMS, AFB, PAS) in order to identify organism or specific tissue elements Enzyme histochemistry (leder esterase) Perform order entry and update on LISA to bill special stains Label and sign out slides to assure accurate distribution of cases Cover slipper (manual and automated), to ensure there is no water or air bubble under coverslip Perform on all routine work, quality control to ensure high standard in the laboratory Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment Prepare solutions to ensure correct histological processing Process requests from pathology residents and attendings to ensure that work order is complete Assist in Immunohistochemistry procedure to identify antigens File paraffin blocks and slides Prioritize duties, tissue handling, sign out of cases Trouble shoot technical procedures
Education
Bachelor s degree in a physical science, medical technology required New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required Must have experience operating the following equipment: Rotary microtome, Laboratory Information System, Scales, Microwave, pH meter, Automated cover slipper, Microscope, Embedding Center, Tissue processor, Water bath, Cryoplate, Incubator oven
Employment Type
Full Time
