Technologist I, IRL - Baltimore, MD

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

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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 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.

Standard Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 8PM - 630AM

The salary range for this position is $ 28.50 - $37.97 - $47.49 USD Hourly

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Auto req ID

483697BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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)

Physical Requirements

Blood Banking experience is preferred

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.

City

Baltimore

State

Maryland

Job Category

Technician

Job Code

Health_Safety Health_Safety

Affiliate Sponsor

American Red Cross