Reference Laboratory Technologist

American Red Cross • Detroit, MI

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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 blood-sample testing; managing the receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor samples; tracking supply and equipment problems; and managing reagent inventory. You will recognize and resolve testing irregularities, assist other Medical Technologists with problem resolution, consult with staff at other medical facilities on complex serologic problems, and provide special units to transfusion recipients. Manufacturing duties for special blood products may also apply.

The standard schedule is second shift. Pay is based on experience and includes shift differentials and on-call pay.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• BB (ASCP) certification.
• Blood banking experience.

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, inspection, and preparation.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

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