Blood Bank Technologist II — Donor-Recipient Compatibility

American Red Cross; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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

Disability Insurance

Service Awards and recognition

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results, and determine donor–recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals, performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.

The role requires MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) with applicable experience, a biology/chemistry degree, and teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with transfusion services and external

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry.
• MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• MLT (ASCP) with 5 years blood banking experience can substitute.
• State license may be required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Resolve compatibility problems and provide complex reference and consultation services 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 and document supply/equipment issues.
• Manage reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation).
• Recognize and resolve testing irregularities and assist other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consult with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry

MT (ASCP) certification

MLT (ASCP) certification (5 years blood banking experience can substitute)

State license may be required

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results, and determine donor–recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals, performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.

The role requires MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) with applicable experience, a biology/chemistry degree, and teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with transfusion services and external