Description
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As an IRL Technologist at the 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; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
Key Responsibilities:
Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
Managing receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems.
Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation).
Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution.
Consulting with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and providing special units to transfusion recipients.
Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.
** We are excited to offer a $7,000 sign-on bonus as part of your employment package, payable upon meeting the agreed-upon terms and conditions**
Standard Schedule: Second shift and a required Saturday or Sunday. There are minimal on-call duties for this role.
Pay Information: Minimum of $51.50/hr
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
CLS as required by state law.
Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry.
Minimum 2 years of blood bank experience preferred.
CLS with generalist experience will be considered.
Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Must be able to work on a team.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
BB(ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory
Physical Requirements: Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.
BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting up to 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition]]>