Technologist II, IRL - Military Veterans
at American Red Cross
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As a IRL Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
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.
Standard Schedule: M-F First Shift
Pay Information: $27-35/hr
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
MT(ASCP)
Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry
Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted.
State license may be required where applicable.
Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Must be able to work on a team.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
BB(ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory
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.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
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
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition]]>
Birmingham, AL
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.