Technologist III, IRL (Union)

The American National Red Cross; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO starting at 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Job summary

The American Red Cross in San Leandro, CA is seeking an IRL Technologist to perform donor and patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. You will handle reagent management, QC, and collaborate with hospitals to resolve incompatibilities.

This full-time role requires MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification, CA licensure, and at least four years of laboratory experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• CA state licensure
• Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples.
• Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work.
• Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.
• Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution.
• Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.
• Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
• Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Team leadership

Lead responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry (MT/BB ASCP)

Job description

Technologist III, IRL (Union)# American Red Cross## Technologist III, IRL (Union)Apply: San Leandro, CA: Full time: Posted Today: RC91185# Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.# ***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?***## # **Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!****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 GOOD**Key Responsibilities:** Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.* Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work. Document supply and equipment problems.* Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.* Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.* Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.*Standard Schedule*: Monday - Friday 2:00p - 10:30p*Pay Information*: The salary for this position is (CA): $68/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.* Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required.* CA state licensure* Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.* Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Leadership skills. Ability to work on a team.*WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:** SBB (ASCP) 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.***