Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

One of our clients is a large and prestigious laboratory organization with locations all across the country. They seek a blood bank medical technologist to work at their large 781-bed medical center client near the Big Apple (NYC).

Job Summary:

Blood bank technologists perform both routine and specialized tests in blood banks, blood donor centers, transfusion services, reference laboratories and research facilities.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and antibody identification
• Investigating abnormalities and adverse reactions to transfusion
• Supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients
• Performing viral marker testing to ensure patient safety
• Managing patient blood

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in science;
• MT/MLT/MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent;
• SBB(ASCP) certification a plus

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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