Blood Bank Technologist: Donor & Transfusion Testing

American Red Cross; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible FS

PTO: 15 days/year

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Tucson, AZ is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results, and determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide intermediate reference and consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.

Standard Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday; evening on-call rota. Requirements include MT (ASCP) certification, a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry, and at least 1 year

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication is required to interact with internal and external customers.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential in a lab environment.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurate testing and reporting.

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 including ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation.
• Recognizing testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consulting with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems.
• Performing manufacturing duties for special blood products when applicable.
• Completing other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

MT (ASCP) certification

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

One year of related experience

Job description

The American Red Cross in Tucson, AZ is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results, and determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide intermediate reference and consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.

Standard Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday; evening on-call rota. Requirements include MT (ASCP) certification, a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry, and at least 1 year