IRL Technologist III - Military Veterans

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW : 

As a Medical Technologist, staff can expect to perform (in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements) basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD : 

Resolving compatibility problems

Providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services

Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples

Other Medical Technologist duties may include:

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 maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software

Maintaining accurate records

Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

Assuming lead responsibilities such as record review and training, assisting in concern management. – Tech III

Performing staff orientation and competency assessments, if applicable. Performing external customer education

•             Standard Schedule: Second shift

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) /equivalent, bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry plus 3 years blood banking experience, or MLT (ASCP) certification plus 5 years laboratory experience required.

MT (ASCP) and/or BB (ASCP) or equivalent desired. State license may be required where applicable.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):  

SBB (ASCP) and/or Reference Lab experience.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

•             Medical, Dental Vision plans

•             Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•             PTO + Holidays

•             401K with 5% match

•             Paid Family Leave

•             Employee Assistance

•             Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•             Service Awards and recognition

Responsibilities:

1.    Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.

2.    Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work. Documents supply and equipment problems. Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.

3.    Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures 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. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution.

4.    Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. 

5.    Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.

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Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Provide training and guidance to new technologist and technicians. On call responsibilities]]>