TECHNOLOGIST, BLOOD BANK LAB

Blood Bank – Clinical Lab Technologist

The Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories at Jamaica Hospital is a state-of-the-art, full-service laboratory that performs approximately 1.5 million tests annually to help detect, diagnose and prevent disease. The department includes the clinical divisions of Anatomic Pathology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Phlebotomy. We are currently seeking experienced Clinical Chemistry Technologists for immediate Full-Time & Part-Time evening and night shift opportunities.

Perform established clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Interpret and report as accurately as possible to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Duties may include blood collection, clerical tasks, answering telephone inquiries, using data processing equipment, and all other duties as required in the assigned section.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform ABO/Rh Type and Antibody Screening, DAT, Elutions, Antibody Titers and FMH Fetal Screening.
• Must be proficient in Antibody Identification and difficult crossmatch.
• Follows established procedures to perform routine and special analyses. Documents any deviation from established procedure with supervisor's approval
• Checks that an adequate supply of materials is available to complete testing. Notify the supervisor, designee or laboratory manager when supplies run low.
• Checks instruments for proper functioning and calibration, and performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as specified in the section procedure manuals. Documents instrument checks, problems and resolutions. 
• Informs the supervisor or designee of any unusual or unexpected test results after verification.
• Prepares and reviews test reports for accuracy of results before reporting to clinicians or other authorized personnel.