Technician I Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

American Red Cross • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

As an Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) Technologist at the American Red Cross, you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient testing 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; coordinating the receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor samples; managing reagent inventory; and recognizing and resolving testing irregularities. You may also consult with staff at other medical facilities to resolve complex serologic problems, provide special blood units to transfusion recipients, and perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position involves standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods; moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds; working in walk-in refrigerators or freezers; wearing protective clothing; and using a variety of laboratory or medical equipment.

Requirements

• MT (ASCP) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
• At least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. MLT (ASCP) certification with four years of general laboratory experience may be substituted.
• Licensure if required by the state.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers; wear protective clothing; and use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Resolve compatibility problems and provide 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.
• PTO starting at 15 days per 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
• Career Level: Entry Level