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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.

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