Senior Immunohematology Lab Technologist - Lead & Impact

American Red Cross; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

The American Red Cross in the United States is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility, and resolve complex serologic issues. You will support hospitals and transfusion services with intermediate reference and consultation services.

Responsibilities include coordinating sample handling, managing reagents, performing quality control, and assisting in lead‑level record review and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Licensure if required by state.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Leadership skills. Ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work. Document supply and equipment problems.
• Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.
• Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.

Skills

Donor testing

Serologic testing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The American Red Cross in the United States is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility, and resolve complex serologic issues. You will support hospitals and transfusion services with intermediate reference and consultation services.

Responsibilities include coordinating sample handling, managing reagents, performing quality control, and assisting in lead‑level record review and training.