Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Technologist

Job Description

Joining The American Red Cross is an experience unlike any other. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, working alongside a diverse team of exceptional individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve compatibility problems, and provide complex reference and consultation services 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 and document supply and equipment problems.
• Manage reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation).
• Recognize and resolve testing irregularities, and assist other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
• Consult with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

What You Need To Succeed

• MT(ASCP) Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry, or MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 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.

(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.
• Paid Family Leave.
• 401K with up to 6% match.
• Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition.