Blood Bank Technologist I — Impactful Donor Testing

The American National Red Cross; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K with match

Paid Family Leave

Disability & Insurance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a skilled IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results to ensure donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide intermediate reference to hospitals and transfusion services, working with a dedicated team in a blood bank environment.

The role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and at least 1 year of related experience (or MLT with 4 years of lab work).

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
• Good written and verbal communication to interact with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Resolve compatibility problems and provide reference and consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples; document issues.
• Maintain reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation.
• Identify testing irregularities and assist other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consult with staff at other facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide units to transfusion recipients.
• Perform manufacturing duties for special blood products as applicable.

Skills

MT (ASCP) certification

MLT (ASCP) certification

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a skilled IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results to ensure donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide intermediate reference to hospitals and transfusion services, working with a dedicated team in a blood bank environment.

The role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and at least 1 year of related experience (or MLT with 4 years of lab work).