Blood Bank Laboratory Technician

The American National Red Cross; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible FS

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technician to join the Immunohematology Reference Lab, performing basic donor testing and interpreting results. The role may include reference support to hospitals and must manage automated and manual procedures on blood samples.

Standard Schedule: Mon-Fri Day Shift 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, no on-call, with potential pathway into Blood Bank Technologist Program after two years. Competitive benefits and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word.
• Ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products.
• Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples.
• Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures.
• May perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level.
• Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
• Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Word basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technician to join the Immunohematology Reference Lab, performing basic donor testing and interpreting results. The role may include reference support to hospitals and must manage automated and manual procedures on blood samples.

Standard Schedule: Mon-Fri Day Shift 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, no on-call, with potential pathway into Blood Bank Technologist Program after two years. Competitive benefits and a mission-driven environment.