Technologist II, IRL

Description :Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.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 GoodWHAT 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 samplesWHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOODKey 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: Sunday - Thursday, 6:30P-8:00A, 10:00P-12:00A (3rd Shift)No on-call work - shift differentials offeredPay Information: $$ (DOE - pay negotiable)WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:MT(ASCP)Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistryMinimum 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 LaboratoryPhysical 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 plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognition