IRL Technologist II: Blood Bank & Serology Expert

American Red Cross; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

HSA/FSA

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals and transfusion services.

Qualified candidates have MT(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) with transfusion experience, a biology/chemistry degree, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The role involves lab duties with potential flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• MT(ASCP) certification required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or chemistry.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years blood banking experience can substitute.

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.

Skills

MT(ASCP)

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological science or chemistry

MLT (ASCP) certification

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals and transfusion services.

Qualified candidates have MT(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) with transfusion experience, a biology/chemistry degree, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The role involves lab duties with potential flexible scheduling.