Blood Bank Reference Laboratory Technologist

American Red Cross; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Time Off starting at 15 days

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Detroit is seeking a skilled IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide intermediate reference services to hospitals and transfusion services.

Responsibilities include testing procedures, inventory management, problem resolution with serologic testing, and collaboration with medical facilities.

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general lab experience can substitute for the BS/CS degree.

Responsibilities

• Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Managing receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems.
• Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation).
• Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consulting with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.

Skills

Teamwork ability

Written & verbal communication

1 year related experience

Education

MT (ASCP) Certification

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

MLT (ASCP) Certification with 4 years of general lab experience substitute

Job description

The American Red Cross in Detroit is seeking a skilled IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide intermediate reference services to hospitals and transfusion services.

Responsibilities include testing procedures, inventory management, problem resolution with serologic testing, and collaboration with medical facilities.