Lead Technologist, Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

American Red Cross • Baltimore, MD

11h

About The Position

The Lead Technologist in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory provides daily lead functions and performs basic and advanced donor and patient testing. The role interprets results to determine donor-recipient compatibility, resolves compatibility problems, and provides complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. The technologist performs automated and manual procedures on blood samples and follows standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. The position also supports, develops, and provides leadership guidance to volunteers.

The role may include maintaining and reviewing computer and manual records, training staff, conducting competency reviews, and educating external customers. It also involves maintaining, repairing, and validating laboratory equipment and performing software maintenance. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• MT(ASCP) licensure if required by the state.
• At least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience may be substituted for the stated degree/licensure and experience requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects up to 50 pounds; and work in walk-in refrigerators/freezers for periods of time.
• Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

Nice To Haves

• BB(ASCP) equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities to resolve serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples.
• Order, receive, inspect, and prepare reagents associated with donor product inventory.
• Maintain exceptional and rare donor products.
• Perform and interpret independent basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures, and complete required quality control in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify their causes, determine solutions, and resolve problems or refer them to the appropriate level.
• May lead the maintenance, editing, and review of computer and manual records to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Maintain, repair, and validate laboratory equipment and perform software maintenance.
• May conduct internal staff training, competency reviews, and external customer education.
• Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure
• 11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid family leave
• Employee Assistance
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance
• Service awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior