Technologist I, IRL

The American Red Cross offers a unique opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, where your career makes a meaningful impact. Join a diverse and welcoming team that values both your professional contributions and personal well-being.

About the Role

As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross, you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility, and resolve compatibility problems. You will provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

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.
• Oversee reagent inventory, including ordering, receiving, inspection, and preparation.
• Recognize and resolve testing irregularities, assisting 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.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• MT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
• One year of experience in licensure if required by state.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• BB (ASCP) Blood Banking experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods.
• Ability to 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, and face shields.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.

Schedule

Standard Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401K with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Insurance.
• Service Awards and recognition.