Blood Bank Technologist II - Night Shift

americanredcross; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Health Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results, and resolve compatibility issues for hospitals and transfusion services. The role involves both automated and manual procedures on blood samples, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires MT(ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and 3+ years of experience. Competitive benefits and a team-oriented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry.
• MT(ASCP) certification.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• State license may be required where applicable.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to work on a team.

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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry

MLT (ASCP) certification

Tools

MT(ASCP) certification

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results, and resolve compatibility issues for hospitals and transfusion services. The role involves both automated and manual procedures on blood samples, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires MT(ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and 3+ years of experience. Competitive benefits and a team-oriented environment are offered.