Medical Technologist II, IRL

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else -it'sas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measuredinpeople helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good,you'llhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing missionthat'sbigger than all of us. As you care for others,you'recared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Asa IRLTechnologist at the RedCrossyou will perform basic and advanced donor and patienttests, andinterpret results todeterminedonor-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 FORCEFORGOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolving compatibilityproblems, andproviding complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

• Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples

• 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

Standard Schedule: Baylor Shift - 3 12's: 7A-7P or 12P-12A

Saturdays, Sunday's and any other weekday of choice.

Pay Information: $28.37-$37.84 (DOE - pay negotiable)

Shift differentials included

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• MT(ASCP)

• Bachelor's degree with major in biological science or chemistry

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experiencerequired.

• MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted.

• Statelicensemay berequiredwhere applicable.

• Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Mustbe able to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• BB(ASCP)or SBBand/or experience in a Reference Laboratory

Physical Requirements:
Requires standing, stretching,stoopingand bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull,pushand move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-inrefrigerator/freezersfor periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to dogreat work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof 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

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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