Technologist II - Blood Bank

Company overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

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Job details

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for a trained Technologist to join our innovative Blood Bank laboratory!

Role Overview:

• Reviews requisitions and orders, verifies accuracy of corresponding specimens, documents specimen collection information in LIS, accurately, and updates, as necessary.
• Assures the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures. Performs routine and advanced equipment maintenance.
• Contributes to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area. Maintains adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Provides direction, training, and feedback on all laboratory procedures, as assigned. Trains other technologists in specialty area.
• Assists lab management in department orientation of trainees and discusses the schedule. Verifies that all preliminary paperwork, passwords, safety and HIPAA trainings are completed. Prepares schedules with required elements of teaching for all levels of trainees in the various laboratory sections, coordinating the activities with section supervisors and senior staff.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience as a NYS Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist OR 4 years with a Masters’ degree
• Blood bank experience

Core Skills:

• Ability to work with diverse workforce and must possess good human relation skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, ongoing commitment to upgrading job skills, teaching skills desirable
• Demonstration of good organizational skills and ability to function independently with strong leadership qualities
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of investigators, technical personnel and regulatory staff
• Demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, sound written and oral communication skills

Additional Information:

• Location: 1250 1st Ave., New York, NY 10065
• Shift: 3p-11p M-F; every 3^rd Weekend

Pay Range: $45.29-$72.42

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