Immunohematology Lab Technologist I – Donor Compatibility

American Red Cross; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Savings Accounts & Flexible SPA

Paid Time Off starting at 15 days/year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support transfusion services. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals. This role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and at least one year of related lab experience.

Teamwork and strong communication are essential. Evening shift schedule and comprehensive benefits are included, with safe handling and inventory

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent; MLT (ASCP) 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

MT (ASCP) certification required

MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work on a team

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support transfusion services. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals. This role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and at least one year of related lab experience.

Teamwork and strong communication are essential. Evening shift schedule and comprehensive benefits are included, with safe handling and inventory