Technician III Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

The American National Red Cross; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible SP

PTO: Starting at 15 days

Holidays: 11 paid

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 Technician to work in the Immunohematology Reference Lab in St Louis, MO. You will perform basic donor and patient testing, interpret results, and provide reference support to hospitals. Responsibilities include handling orders, specimen transport, and quality control of reagents and equipment.

Strong teamwork and computer skills are essential. Qualifications include a biology/chemistry degree and 1 year of blood banking experience; MLT (ASCP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required.
• 1 year of blood banking experience preferred.
• Licensure if required by state.
• MLT (ASCP) certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic donor testing and/or patient testing in the Immunohematology Reference Lab.
• Interpret results and provide basic reference/consultation to hospitals.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Receive and complete orders for antigen negative products by telephone.
• Coordinate, ship, and transport patient and donor blood samples.
• Manage supplies and reagents including inspection and quality control.
• Maintain accurate records and calibrate and maintain equipment.

Skills

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to work on a team

Basic computer skills (Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Tools

MLT (ASCP) certification

Job description

## Technician III Immunohematology Reference LaboratoryApplylocations: St Louis, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RC90060# Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.# ***By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?***## # **Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!****Job Description:**Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.**Where Your Career is a Force for Good!***WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:*As an IRL Technician you will work in our Immunohematology Reference lab and perform basic donor testing, and or patient tests and interpret results; may provide basic reference and consultation services to hospitals; may perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.*WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD****Key Responsibilities:**** May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products.* Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents.* Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures.* May perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures* Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level.* Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.* Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.* Perform other related duties as necessary.*Standard Schedule*: This position is scheduled M–F, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.***WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:**** Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry. 1 year of blood banking experience.* Minimum MLT (ASCP) certification.* Licensure if required by state* Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Ability to work on a team.***WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:**** MLT (ASCP) certification***Physical Requirements:*** Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. **Benefits:** As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:* Medical, Dental Vision plans* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts* PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays* 401K with up to 6% match* Paid Family Leave* Employee Assistance* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term* Service Awards and recognition## ## ***Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to***## ***make your career a force for good!****The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.*