Technologist I, Immunohematology Reference Lab - Evenings

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us – Where your Career is a Force for Good! 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. 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 and resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution. Consulting with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. Performing other related duties as necessary. Standard Schedule: Friday–Sunday 7 pm–7 am. Baylor shift with rotating weekends. What You Need to Succeed MT (ASCP) certification required. Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry. Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted. One year of experience. Licensure if required by state. Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Ability to work on a team. What Will Give You the Competitive Edge BB (ASCP) certification. Blood banking experience is preferred. Physical Requirements Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended 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. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Benefits for You 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 401(k) 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. The 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. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights #J-18808-Ljbffr American Red Cross