Immunohematology Reference Lab Technologist

American Red Cross; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Service Awards and recognition

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support compatibility determinations for transfusion services. This role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology or chemistry degree, and at least one year of related experience.

Afternoon schedule Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with opportunities to collaborate across departments. You will manage specimen handling, inventory, and communication with hospitals, while adhering to

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• 1 year of related experience; MLT (ASCP) with 4 years may substitute.
• Licensure if state requires.
• Good written and verbal communication; team player.

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

MT (ASCP) certification

Teamwork

Communication skills

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 tests, interpret results, and support compatibility determinations for transfusion services. This role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology or chemistry degree, and at least one year of related experience.

Afternoon schedule Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with opportunities to collaborate across departments. You will manage specimen handling, inventory, and communication with hospitals, while adhering to