Medical Technologist

American Red Cross • Douglasville, GA

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About The Position

As an IRL Technologist at the American 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 and provide reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. The role includes performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples, managing samples and reagent inventory, and supporting complex serologic problem resolution. Manufacturing duties associated with special blood products may also be performed, if applicable.

Standard schedule: Monday–Thursday, with one of the listed shifts: 5:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m., or 6:00 p.m.–4:30 a.m.

Requirements

• MT(ASCP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in biological science or chemistry.
• 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 certification and experience requirements.
• State license may be required where applicable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work on a team.

Nice To Haves

• BB(ASCP) or SBB certification.
• Experience in a reference laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Resolve compatibility problems and provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples, and document supply and equipment problems.
• Manage reagent inventory, including ordering, receiving, inspecting, and preparing reagents.
• Recognize and resolve testing irregularities and assist other Medical Technologists with problem resolution.
• Consult with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, comprising 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