On-Site Night-Shift Blood Bank Technologist I

VetJobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Baltimore, Maryland seeks an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals and transfusion services, ensuring quality and safety in blood products.

Standard Schedule: Tue–Fri, 8 PM–6:30 AM. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Biological Science or Chemistry, MT (ASCP) certification, and at least 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.
• Licensure if required by state.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• 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

Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent

Job description

The American Red Cross in Baltimore, Maryland seeks an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals and transfusion services, ensuring quality and safety in blood products.

Standard Schedule: Tue–Fri, 8 PM–6:30 AM. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Biological Science or Chemistry, MT (ASCP) certification, and at least 1 year of related experience.