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Job Description:
As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross, you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility.
Opportunities for advanced testing and on-going education are part of this unique job opportunity. Your passion for blood banking and advanced case testing will be given the resources and time needed make a difference in the lives and health of patients in area hospitals.
Primary job responsibilities may include:
* Resolving compatibility problems
* Providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services
* Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples
Other IRL/ 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
Qualifications:
MT, MLS or CLS (ASCP) and/or BB (ASCP) /equivalent and 4 years IRL experience. SBB preferred.
* Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Must be able to work on a team. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
Physical requirements:
Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods. Lift, pull, push, and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods. Work under pressure and within time standards. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires.
As part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the American Red Cross places top priority on the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, blood donors, and those who receive our aid and services. Our commitment to public health is unwavering-both during the COVID-19 pandemic and year-round.
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