Technologist II, Immunohematology Reference Lab

americanredcross; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

401K matching

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing, interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility, and support hospitals and transfusion services. You will resolve complex serologic problems and perform manufacturing duties for special blood products where applicable.

Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30pm–12am. Qualified candidates will have MT(ASCP), a biology/chemistry degree, and at least 3 years of related experience or an ASCP MLT

Qualifications

• MT(ASCP) certification or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in blood banking preferred or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolving compatibility problems and providing reference and consultation to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Managing receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of donor and patient blood samples; documenting issues.

Skills

MT(ASCP)

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry

Job description

Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

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?

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.

As a 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. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples

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.

Standard Schedule : Monday thru Friday 3:30pm-12am

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• MT(ASCP)
• Bachelor's degree with major in biological science or chemistry
• M inimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted.
• State license may be required where applicable.

Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Must be able to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

• BB(ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory

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.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• 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

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.

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