IRL Technologist - Blood Bank Technology Program

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as 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 measured in people 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'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared 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

The American Red Cross is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Blood Bank Technology (BBT) Program as a Technologist I Student in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL). This short-term training role is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on learning in the IRL. while preparing candidates for certification. Upon successful completion of the program and certification, participants transition into a Technologist I role within the Red Cross.

You will perform guided donor and/or patient testing, interpret serologic test results to determine donor-recipient compatibility, and support resolution of basic compatibility problems. You will be responsible for maintaining inventory and coordinating the transportation of reagents, supplies, equipment, and blood products. In this role you will also perform both automated and manual testing procedures under strict adherence to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

The BBT Program includes a structured curriculum with didactic coursework and laboratory skill development, preparing participants to sit for the AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) MT-Immunohematology exam and, in some cases, the BB(ASCP) certification. Throughout the program, participants are expected to take initiative in their learning, engage collaboratively with staff and volunteers, and demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety, and service excellence.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• Perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain equipment, reagents, and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures.
• Under the guidance of an IRL technologist, will perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures, guided complex serologic problem resolution and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level.
• Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Successful completion of all requirements in the BBT program, pass applicable registry/certification exams and obtain any required state licensure upon graduation.
• Work performed within a specialized discipline typically requiring a medical/scientific certification or licensure. Work under clear guidelines and supervision to perform tasks and resolve problems.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Qualifications Education: MLT certification or meet one of the following:

• An associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology;
• or A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that includes one of the following:
  • At least 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses;
  • or At least 24 semester hours in science courses, including: 6 semester hours of chemistry 6 semester hours of biology 12 additional semester hours in any combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
• Must hold state license if required by the state.
• Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Ability to work on a team. Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel.

Physical Requirements The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.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. Work under pressure and within time standards. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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
• 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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