Blood Bank Technologist III — IRL Impact

The American National Red Cross; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO starting at 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Job summary

The American Red Cross in San Leandro, CA is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will handle reagent management, QC, and collaborate with hospitals to resolve incompatibilities.

This full-time role requires MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification, CA licensure, and at least four years of laboratory experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• CA state licensure
• Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples.
• Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work.
• Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.
• Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution.
• Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.
• Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
• Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Team leadership

Lead responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry (MT/BB ASCP)

Job description

The American Red Cross in San Leandro, CA is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will handle reagent management, QC, and collaborate with hospitals to resolve incompatibilities.

This full-time role requires MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification, CA licensure, and at least four years of laboratory experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in a team-driven environment.