Blood Bank Specialist

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

 

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Performs general laboratory instrument maintenance, repair and troubleshooting equipment problems
• Assists with the department's Quality Assurance Program
• Assists the Supervisor with annual budget preparations.  Assumes responsibility as applicable for inventory control and capital equipment
• Serves as a resource to other technologists in regard to necessary actions for abnormal patient results, quality control issues, instrument troubleshooting, and other problem resolution situations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the CERNER Laboratory Information System
• Takes an active role in teaching/mentoring students, new employees and incumbent techs for cross-training
• Demonstrates knowledge and openly reinforces established hospital and laboratory safety protocols
• Must be able to take on Special Projects/Assignments/Task with minimum supervision
• Manages the department in the absence of the Supervisor
• Verifies and communicates test results with multidisciplinary team 

Requirements:

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
• Knowledge of hospital, federal, and state patient safety, infection control regulations and guidelines
• Bachelor of Science and 4 yrs. experience (2 years in specialty) or Master degree with 2 yrs. experience (I yr. in specialty) preferred
• The candidate must be "supervisor qualified" under NYS
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently
• Able to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed

Pay Range

USD $60.58 - USD $75.79 /Hr.