Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: Use your passion for blood banking to support our life-saving mission. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! If you’re looking to help save lives and contribute to the mission of one of the nation’s most respected humanitarian organizations, consider a career in biomedical services at the American Red Cross. As a Red Cross employee, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career and be recognized and rewarded for your efforts. Most importantly, you’ll work alongside dedicated individuals like yourself who live the values of our organization every day. Join us for a career that will motivate you to be your very best. The American Red Cross is proud to be one of the Top-Rated Workplaces: Best Non-Profits and Top-Rated Workplaces: Veterans based on rankings and reviews on Indeed. Job Description As a Medical Technician (IRL) , you can expect to perform basic and guided intermediate donor and/or patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. May resolve compatibility problems; provide basic reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. May perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 9:00 am-9:00 pm Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a major in biological science or chemistry with 1-year experience of laboratory testing or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent required. Three years of blood bank experience is desired. State license may be required where applicable. Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. On-call responsibilities, as applicable. Responsibilities: May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. Maintain equipment, reagents, and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies and prepares reagents. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples. May 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. May perform guided complex serologic problem resolution. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. Perform inventory management, coordination, and shipment duties associated with donor product inventory including the maintenance of the exceptional and rare donor products. May perform antigen typing duties, as applicable. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. May perform duties associated with document development and management. Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. May perform internal staff training and/or competency review, if applicable. Perform other related duties as necessary. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, the American Red Cross places top priority on the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, blood donors, and those who receive our aid and services. Our commitment to public health is unwavering—both during the COVID-19 pandemic and year-round. *LI-LS1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Feb 21, 2021
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: Use your passion for blood banking to support our life-saving mission. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! If you’re looking to help save lives and contribute to the mission of one of the nation’s most respected humanitarian organizations, consider a career in biomedical services at the American Red Cross. As a Red Cross employee, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career and be recognized and rewarded for your efforts. Most importantly, you’ll work alongside dedicated individuals like yourself who live the values of our organization every day. Join us for a career that will motivate you to be your very best. The American Red Cross is proud to be one of the Top-Rated Workplaces: Best Non-Profits and Top-Rated Workplaces: Veterans based on rankings and reviews on Indeed. Job Description As a Medical Technician (IRL) , you can expect to perform basic and guided intermediate donor and/or patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. May resolve compatibility problems; provide basic reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. May perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 9:00 am-9:00 pm Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a major in biological science or chemistry with 1-year experience of laboratory testing or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent required. Three years of blood bank experience is desired. State license may be required where applicable. Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. On-call responsibilities, as applicable. Responsibilities: May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. Maintain equipment, reagents, and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies and prepares reagents. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples. May 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. May perform guided complex serologic problem resolution. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. Perform inventory management, coordination, and shipment duties associated with donor product inventory including the maintenance of the exceptional and rare donor products. May perform antigen typing duties, as applicable. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. May perform duties associated with document development and management. Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. May perform internal staff training and/or competency review, if applicable. Perform other related duties as necessary. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, the American Red Cross places top priority on the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, blood donors, and those who receive our aid and services. Our commitment to public health is unwavering—both during the COVID-19 pandemic and year-round. *LI-LS1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: We are looking for a full time Laboratory Technician to join our IRL team in Philadelphia, PA. Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree in a Biological Science or an ASCP Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification. This is a full-time, benefited position working on evening-shift, Sunday - Thursdays. Extensive training Monday - Friday on day-shift. Responsibilities: 1. May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. 2. 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. 3. Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures. 4. May 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 refers it to the appropriate level. 5. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. --------------------- Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. ---------------------- Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry. Licensure if required by state Experience: 1 year of blood banking experience. Or Education: Minimum MLT (ASCP) certification. Licensure if required by state Management Experience: N/A 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 * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). ---------------------- Physical Requirements: Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. 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. *LI-POST IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Dec 29, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: We are looking for a full time Laboratory Technician to join our IRL team in Philadelphia, PA. Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree in a Biological Science or an ASCP Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification. This is a full-time, benefited position working on evening-shift, Sunday - Thursdays. Extensive training Monday - Friday on day-shift. Responsibilities: 1. May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. 2. 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. 3. Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures. 4. May 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 refers it to the appropriate level. 5. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. --------------------- Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. ---------------------- Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry. Licensure if required by state Experience: 1 year of blood banking experience. Or Education: Minimum MLT (ASCP) certification. Licensure if required by state Management Experience: N/A 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 * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). ---------------------- Physical Requirements: Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. 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. *LI-POST IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: We are looking for a full-time, experienced Medical Technologist to join our IRL team in St Louis, MO. This will be a 2nd shift LEAD position, with extensive training on 1st shift. $5000 sign on bonus available. Responsibilities: 1. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. 2. Manage daily workflow including patient and donor work, including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. 3. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures 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. Assist lab assistants, technicians, and technologists in problem resolution. 4. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. 5. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. 6. Perform record review, training, competency assessments, and general oversight of daily activities. Perform internal and external customer education. Assist in concern and problem management and quality improvement activities. --------------------- Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, On call responsibilities. ---------------------- Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP)/ equivalent certification. SBB (ASCP) preferred. Licensure if required by state. Experience: Minimum 7 years of blood banking experience including high complexity testing required. Management Experience: N/A Skills and Abilities: Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent technical skills required, ability to work on a team. Travel: N/A. * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). ---------------------- Physical Requirements: Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. 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. *LI-POST IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Nov 23, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: We are looking for a full-time, experienced Medical Technologist to join our IRL team in St Louis, MO. This will be a 2nd shift LEAD position, with extensive training on 1st shift. $5000 sign on bonus available. Responsibilities: 1. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. 2. Manage daily workflow including patient and donor work, including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. 3. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures 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. Assist lab assistants, technicians, and technologists in problem resolution. 4. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. 5. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. 6. Perform record review, training, competency assessments, and general oversight of daily activities. Perform internal and external customer education. Assist in concern and problem management and quality improvement activities. --------------------- Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, On call responsibilities. ---------------------- Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP)/ equivalent certification. SBB (ASCP) preferred. Licensure if required by state. Experience: Minimum 7 years of blood banking experience including high complexity testing required. Management Experience: N/A Skills and Abilities: Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent technical skills required, ability to work on a team. Travel: N/A. * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). ---------------------- Physical Requirements: Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. 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. *LI-POST IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We provide about 50% of the nation’s blood supply as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. We save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Medical Technicans (MT) perform basic and guided intermediate donor and/or patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. May resolve compatibility problems; provide basic reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. May perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. 1. May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. 2. Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies and prepares reagents. 3. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents. 4. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. 5. May 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. 6. May perform guided complex serologic problem resolution. 7. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level. 8. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. 9. Perform inventory management, coordination and shipment duties associated with donor product inventory including the maintence of the exceptional and rare donor products. 10. May perform antigen typing duties, as applicable. 11. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. 12. May perform duties associated with document development and management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major in biological science or chemistry with 1 year experience of laboratory testing or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent required. Three years of blood bank experience desired. State license may be required where applicable. Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem solving skills. On call responsibilities, as applicable. Must be available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. 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. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Nov 23, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We provide about 50% of the nation’s blood supply as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. We save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Medical Technicans (MT) perform basic and guided intermediate donor and/or patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. May resolve compatibility problems; provide basic reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. May perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. 1. May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. 2. Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies and prepares reagents. 3. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents. 4. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. 5. May 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. 6. May perform guided complex serologic problem resolution. 7. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level. 8. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. 9. Perform inventory management, coordination and shipment duties associated with donor product inventory including the maintence of the exceptional and rare donor products. 10. May perform antigen typing duties, as applicable. 11. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. 12. May perform duties associated with document development and management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major in biological science or chemistry with 1 year experience of laboratory testing or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent required. Three years of blood bank experience desired. State license may be required where applicable. Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem solving skills. On call responsibilities, as applicable. Must be available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. 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. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We provide about 50% of the nation’s blood supply as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. We save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Come bring your ASCP Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) license and passion for blood banking to support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross Blood Services. We are looking for a full time Specialist in Blood Banking to work in our reference lab performing specialized testing to serve our local hospital clients. As a Lead Technologist, staff can expect to provide daily lead functions. Perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Demonstrate excellent customer service and positive professional image. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: 1. Manage daily workflow including patient and donor work. 2. Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. 3. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures 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. Assist lab assistants, technicians, and technologists in problem resolution. 4. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. 5. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. 6. Perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. 7. Perform duties associated with document development and management. 8. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. 9. Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP). 10. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Shift: 1st Shift Qualifications MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP) or equivalent required. SBB (ASCP) or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 6 years blood banking experience including high complexity testing required. State license may be required where applicable. Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent technical skills required. Competitive Salary & $5,000 sign-on bonus!! *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Nov 23, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We provide about 50% of the nation’s blood supply as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. We save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Come bring your ASCP Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) license and passion for blood banking to support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross Blood Services. We are looking for a full time Specialist in Blood Banking to work in our reference lab performing specialized testing to serve our local hospital clients. As a Lead Technologist, staff can expect to provide daily lead functions. Perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Demonstrate excellent customer service and positive professional image. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: 1. Manage daily workflow including patient and donor work. 2. Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. 3. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures 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. Assist lab assistants, technicians, and technologists in problem resolution. 4. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. 5. Perform labeling and verification of blood products. 6. Perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. 7. Perform duties associated with document development and management. 8. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. 9. Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP). 10. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Shift: 1st Shift Qualifications MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP) or equivalent required. SBB (ASCP) or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 6 years blood banking experience including high complexity testing required. State license may be required where applicable. Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent technical skills required. Competitive Salary & $5,000 sign-on bonus!! *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
