Technician III, IRL - Evenings
American Red Cross · St Louis, MO · 4 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products.
- Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples.
- Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents.
- Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures.
- May perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures.
- Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level.
- Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
What You Need To Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
- 1 year of blood banking experience.
- Minimum MLT (ASCP) certification.
- Licensure if required by state.
- Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word.
- Ability to work on a team.
What Will Give You The Competitive Edge
- MLT (ASCP) certification
- 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
- 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
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition