Technologist I, IRL (Union)

The American National Red Cross; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K with match

Paid Family Leave

Disability & Insurance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a skilled IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results to ensure donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems and provide intermediate reference to hospitals and transfusion services, working with a dedicated team in a blood bank environment.

The role requires MT (ASCP) certification, a biology/chemistry degree, and at least 1 year of related experience (or MLT with 4 years of lab work).

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
• Good written and verbal communication to interact with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Resolve compatibility problems and provide reference and consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples; document issues.
• Maintain reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation.
• Identify testing irregularities and assist other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consult with staff at other facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide units to transfusion recipients.
• Perform manufacturing duties for special blood products as applicable.

Skills

MT (ASCP) certification

MLT (ASCP) certification

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

**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 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. ***WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD*** ***Key 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. ***Standard Schedule***: Monday - Thursday 8:30pm - 7:00am ***Pay Information***:$29.00 - $40.37***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.******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 ***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 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.* ***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.***