IRL Technologist - Blood Bank Technology Program

American Red Cross-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Fort Wayne, IN
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Join the American Red Cross as an IRL Technician in the Blood Bank Technology Program, a paid four-month program designed to prepare participants for the blood banking board certification exam. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain essential knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of blood banking, including immunology, genetics, blood donor collection, and quality control testing. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will transition into a full-time IRL Technologist role.

  • Participate in the Blood Bank Technology Program, gaining hands-on laboratory experience.
  • Reinforce concepts and techniques from didactic materials through practical assessments.
  • Learn about basic laboratory knowledge, immunology, genetics, and blood donor collection.
  • Understand infectious disease testing, component manufacturing, storage, and distribution.
  • Conduct quality control testing and pretransfusion testing.
  • Administer blood and manage adverse events of transfusion.
  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) with 24 semester hours of academic science including 6 semester hours of biological sciences and 6 semester hours of chemical sciences.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Proficiency in using a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.
  • Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
  • Blood Bank or laboratory experience.
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) associate's degree/certification.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) + Holidays.
  • 401K with 5% match.
  • Paid Family Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
  • Service Awards and recognition.
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