Technologist I, Immunohematology Reference Lab

American Red Cross; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Savings Accounts & Flexible SPA

Paid Time Off starting at 15 days/year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient tests, interpret results, and support transfusion services. You will resolve compatibility issues and provide reference services to hospitals. This role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and at least one year of related lab experience.

Teamwork and strong communication are essential. Evening shift schedule and comprehensive benefits are included, with safe handling and inventory

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent; MLT (ASCP) with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
• One year of experience.
• Licensure if required by state.
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• 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

MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work on a team

Job description

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?

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.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolving compatibilityproblems, andproviding 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 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 skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Ability to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• BB (ASCP)Blood Banking experience is preferred

Standard Schedule

3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday: Evening Shifts will have on call, rotating through 5 people in total.

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 FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays:

• 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with up to 6% match

• Paid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognition

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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