Medical Technologist

As a Medical Technologist at the American Red Cross, you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility, and provide consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. The role involves managing blood sample testing, reagent inventory, and resolving testing irregularities. 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 including 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 providing special units to transfusion recipients Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable Requirements Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required MT(ASCP) certification MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted State license may be required where applicable Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers Must be able to work on a team BB(ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory preferred Skills Medical Technology Blood Banking Donor and Patient Testing Patient testing Laboratory Testing Result Interpretation Consultancy Services Reagent inventory management Testing irregularity resolution MT(ASCP) certification MLT(ASCP) certification BB (ASCP) Certification SBB Certification State laboratory license Languages English #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Roles