Immunohematology Lab Tech – Donor-Recipient Testing (ASCP)

American Red Cross; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross in St. Louis, MO seeks an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support hospitals and transfusion services. You will handle complex references and collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate compatibility determinations.

Qualifications include MT (ASCP) certification and a Bachelor's in Biological Science or Chemistry, plus at least 1 year of related work experience. This is a standard M-F 9am-5:30pm role with full benefits.

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
• One year of experience
• Licensure if required by state
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability 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.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to work on a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

The American Red Cross in St. Louis, MO seeks an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support hospitals and transfusion services. You will handle complex references and collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate compatibility determinations.

Qualifications include MT (ASCP) certification and a Bachelor's in Biological Science or Chemistry, plus at least 1 year of related work experience. This is a standard M-F 9am-5:30pm role with full benefits.