Technologist I, Immunohematology Reference Lab, Blood Bank

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. 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.

What You Need To Know

The American Red Cross is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Blood Bank Technology (BBT) Program as a Technologist I Student in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL).

• This short-term training role is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on learning in the IRL while preparing candidates for certification.
• Upon successful completion of the program and certification, participants transition into a Technologist I role within the Red Cross.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Under the guidance of an IRL technologist, perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures, guided complex serologic problem resolution 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 or refer it to the appropriate level.
• Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Successful completion of all requirements in the BBT program, pass applicable registry/certification exams and obtain any required state licensure upon graduation.
• Work performed within a specialized discipline typically requiring a medical/scientific certification or licensure. Work under clear guidelines and supervision to perform tasks and resolve problems.

Qualifications

• Education: MLT certification or meet one of the following:
  • An associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology;
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that includes one of the following:
  • At least 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses;
  • At least 24 semester hours in science courses, including:
  • 6 semester hours of chemistry;
  • 6 semester hours of biology;
  • 12 additional semester hours in any combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
• Must hold state license if required by the state.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
• 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.
• Work under pressure and within time standards.
• Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.

Benefits

• 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