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. This role allows you to grow within a mission-driven organization that values diversity, unity, and purpose.

About the Role

As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross, you will perform donor and patient tests, interpret results to determine compatibility, resolve compatibility issues, and provide 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 may be substituted.
• One year of experience in licensure if required by state.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively 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 extended periods.
• 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: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday.

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.