Technologist I, Immunohematology Reference Lab - Evenings
American Red Cross · St Louis, MO · 2 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
- Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
- Managing receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems.
- Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation).
- Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
- Consulting with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and providing special units to transfusion recipients.
- Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.
What You Need To Succeed
- MT (ASCP) certification required.
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
- Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
- One year of experience Licensure if required by state.
- Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work on a team.
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.