IRL Technologist: Blood Bank Testing & Impact (Night Shift)

The American National Red Cross; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

The role requires MT (ASCP) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry, with 1 year of related experience.

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 communication; ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility.
• Resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems.
• Manage reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation).
• Recognize/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consult with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and providing special units to transfusion recipients.
• Perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

MT (ASCP) certification

Good written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

MLT (ASCP) certification substitute option

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

The role requires MT (ASCP) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry, with 1 year of related experience.