Technologist II, IRL

American Red Cross; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

FSA

PTO 15 days

Holidays 11

401K match

Family Leave

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

American Red Cross in California is seeking an IRL Medical Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will support hospitals and transfusion services with quality testing and rapid problem resolution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biological Science or Chemistry, MLS/BB ASCP or equivalent certification, and a California CLS license, with at least 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry is required.
• MLS (ASCP) or BB (ASCP) certification or equivalent required.
• California CLS or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret basic to complex donor/patient testing; complete quality control and resolve irregularities.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Communicate with staff at hospitals and transfusion services to resolve serologic problems and provide special transfusion units.
• Coordinate receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples; manage reagents and inventory.
• Maintain and review computer and manual records; perform equipment and software maintenance, repair, and validation.
• Conduct internal training, competency reviews, and provide education to external customers.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

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 Medical Technologist at the American 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:

• Perform and interpret basic to complex donor/patient testing; complete quality control and resolve or escal**t** irregularities.
• Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Communicate with staff at other hospitals and transfusion services to resolve serologic problems and provide special transfusion units.
• Coordinate receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples; manage reagents and maintain rare donor product inventory.
• Maintain and review computer and manual records; perform equipment and software maintenance, repair, and validation.
• Conduct internal training, competency reviews, and provide education to external customers.

Standard Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday, 8hr shifts, 3:00pm - 11:30pm. On-call and Holidays, as assigned.

Pay:

The salary for this position is (California): $53.58/hr

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist / MLS ( ASCP ) or Technologist in Blood Banking / BB ( ASCP ) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( CLS ) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License required.
• 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):

• Specialist in Blood Banking ( 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 15days 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