Blood Bank Technologist

EHS OverviewEpiscopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.Come Grow With Us!Type: Full-Time (75 Hours Bi-weekly)Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PMShift: DaysPay Range: $52.87 - $69.91 / Hour depending upon years of experienceJob SummaryThe Technologist will process the day-to-day activities and workflow on a given shift within the lab. This will include ensuring SOPs, practices, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations are followed.ResponsibilitiesTriaging and performing product testingEnsuring optimal product inventory levelsOverseeing quality control on automated testing instrumentsIdentifying and implementing process improvementsRequirementsValid NYS License for Clinical Laboratory TechnologistKnowledgeable in both NYSDOH and Joint Commission Regulatory requirements for Blood BankMinimum of 5 years experience in Transfusion MedicineKnowledge of a computerized laboratory information systemAbility to interpret lab results and prepare slides for studyEffective communication skillsBachelor's Degree requiredEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.