Blood Bank Technologist III – Make an Impact (Day Shift)

American Red Cross; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

PTO 15 days

401K with match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results and support patient care. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.

Join a mission-driven team with opportunities for growth and professional certification. This role offers standard daytime hours and a chance to contribute to life-saving blood programs and humanitarian service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Licensure if required by state.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

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. Document supply and equipment problems.
• 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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results and support patient care. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.

Join a mission-driven team with opportunities for growth and professional certification. This role offers standard daytime hours and a chance to contribute to life-saving blood programs and humanitarian service.