Blood Bank Technologist – Donor & Recipient Testing

American Red Cross; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401K

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Virginia is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support donor-recipient compatibility. This role involves automated and manual testing, inventory management, and collaboration with transfusion services to resolve complex serologic issues.

Eligible candidates have MT (ASCP) certification, a Bachelor's in Biological Science or Chemistry, and at least one year of related laboratory experience (MLT with 4 years may

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Resolving compatibility problems and providing complex reference and consultation services 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 providing special units to transfusion recipients.
• Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.
• Performing other related duties as necessary 8:30am-9pm
• Standard Schedule Baylor Shift Friday-Sunday 8:30am-9pm

Skills

MT (ASCP) certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

The American Red Cross in Virginia is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support donor-recipient compatibility. This role involves automated and manual testing, inventory management, and collaboration with transfusion services to resolve complex serologic issues.

Eligible candidates have MT (ASCP) certification, a Bachelor's in Biological Science or Chemistry, and at least one year of related laboratory experience (MLT with 4 years may