Technologist I, IRL

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

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
• Perform other related duties as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted
• MT (ASCP) certification required
• Licensure if required by state
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to work on a team
• Blood Banking experience is preferred

Skills

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• MT(ASCP) certification
• Blood Banking
• Laboratory Testing
• Donor Recipient Compatibility
• Laboratory Result Interpretation
• Consultancy Services
• Patient testing

Languages

English