Description
Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
Communicate with staff at other hospitals and transfusion services to resolve serologic problems and provide special transfusion units.
Coordinate receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples; manage reagents and maintain rare donor product inventory.
Maintain and review computer and manual records; perform equipment and software maintenance, repair, and validation.
Conduct internal training, competency reviews, and provide education to external customers.
Standard Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 9a-5:30p. On-call duties as assignedPay: The salary for this position is (California): $52.53/hr Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist / MLS ( ASCP ) or Technologist in Blood Banking / BB ( ASCP ) or equivalent certification required.
Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( CLS ) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License required.
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): Specialist in Blood Banking ( 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: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job 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
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