Blood Bank Technologist

NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health’s anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Blood Bank Technologist.

In this role, the successful candidate This position performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling testing of patient specimens calculating and reporting of results performance of quality control procedures operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment

Job Responsibilities:

bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;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
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Performs and documents procedures required to ensure the quality of testing being performed nbsp;Responsibility includes quality control instrument preventative maintenance function checks and calibration Devices included but not limited to are platelet incubators centrifuges regular incubators water baths dri baths hematrons sterile connection devices plastic disposables blood warmers blood analyzers and blood irradiator Must be able to identify and report issues
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Able to resolve internal/external complaints nbsp;Effectively explains and interprets NYULH policies and BB SOPs nbsp;Displays effective listening skills and interpersonal communications
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Inventory Management: Maintains adequate inventory of blood and blood components nbsp;Demonstrates competency in ordering blood products in BloodHub or from other suppliers Accurately reconciles shipments inspects blood and components for acceptance accessions into HCLL and performs confirmatory testing and stores in appropriate controlled temp devices Voluntarily fills in down time with this activity nbsp;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 while adhering to FIFO system where dictated by SOP nbsp;Notify MD office if directed donor product is unsuitable for recipient
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Accurately reviews and accessions patient samples for testing and product orders Performs pre transfusion testing such as ABO/Rh antibody screening antibody identification DAT and crossmatch nbsp;Accurately interprets and enters test results into the computer nbsp;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 and according to SOP
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Component Modification: accurately performs blood irradiation sterile docking of units volume reduction of blood products reconstitution of blood products and thawing of frozen products nbsp;Modifies components in computer and appropriately relabels product according to SOP nbsp;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 and according to SOP Failure to complete transactions in the HCLL system gt; 2 per year is a serious breach of patient safety
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;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 nbsp;Recognizes and safeguards the control functions of HCLL and Epic systems designed to protect patient confidentiality and disclosure of PHI consistent with security access nbsp;Understands and adheres to requirements for record creation maintenance review retention and storage and destruction as set forth by regulatory agencies nbsp;Familiar with computer down time procedures documents policies and forms nbsp;Provides accurate quality control records
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Appropriately detects evaluates and reports suspected complications experienced by transfusion recipients Anaphylaxis TRALI AHTR DHTR Septic Shock FNHTR Anaphylactoid Urticarial Fluid Overload nbsp;Consistently completes Transfusion Reaction Investigation thoroughly and accurately before submitting for supervisory and medical director review
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Blood Bank Deviation Non conformance and Adverse Events Successfully intervenes to prevent product non conformance and its possible consequences including fatal donor and recipient transfusion reactions nbsp;Understands requirements for FDA Biological Product Deviations and NYS DOH Errors Incidents and Accidents reports Understands and carries out immediately all procedures regarding products that are nonconforming especially as pertaining to inspection at receipt selection preparation dispensing or shipping such as unacceptable temperature monitors blood product labeling discrepancies special instruction not met etc Reports non conformances immediately to Supervisor or BB Medical Director
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Support LOH BB Is competent to perform all laboratory donor processes inventory management patient testing blood dispensing and information systems processes in all workstations Understands focus on dispensing; adheres to issue policy; intercom system Familiar with the LOH service variations on policies and procedures Able to function in all seven workstations of the BB Familiar with the shipping program for LOH ACC and CCC nbsp;Familiar with testing procedure of LOH; crossmatch and issue policy
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Internal/External Assessments Participates as directed in internal assessments by completing the blood transfusion monitoring process improvement survey nbsp;Participates as directed in external assessments by AABB CAP FDA TJC and NYS DOH Participates as directed in corrective action plans; preventive action planning and quality monitoring activities nbsp;Participated successfully in CAP proficiency testing
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Demonstrates knowledge of Facilities and Safety in Blood Banking including biological chemical radiation safety and waste management Complies with hospital and departmental standards nbsp; nbsp; Familiar with fire safety biological safety or chemical policies
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Enters Patient Safety Intelligence PSI as required
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Participates in the training of new medical technologists/residents at the direction of seniors and lead technologists
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Performs other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a NYSDOH Licensed as a 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 the major of biology chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university One year experience in a clinical laboratory completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable NYS License 1 year completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills required.

Required Licenses: Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent computer knowledge/skill Familiar with HCLL and Epic work experience in a large volume hospital MLS/MT ASCP BB or SBB certification credentials preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,099.39 – $121,494.57 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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