MedicalTechnologist I, IRL at American Red Cross

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 worlds largest humanitarian networkJoin usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else itsas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds 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 goodyoullhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing missionthatsbigger than all of us. As you care for othersyourecared 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:Asan IRLTechnologist at the RedCrossyou will perform basic and advanced donor and patient testsand interpret results todeterminedonor-recipient compatibility.You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCEFORGOODKey Responsibilities:Resolving compatibilityproblems andproviding complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.Managing receipt coordination shipmentand transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems.Managing reagent inventory (ordering receivinginspectionand preparation).Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities andassistingother 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.Perform other relateddutiesas necessary.Standard Schedule:Friday - Sunday: 7A-7P (Baylor Shift)Pay Information:DOE - pay dependent upon experience and overall qualifications - will discuss during initial phone screen with recruiter). Comes with possible differential/weekend premium pay as well.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:MT (ASCP) certificationBachelors degree in Biological Science or Chemistry Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.One year of experienceLicensure if required by stateGood 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)Blood Banking experience is preferredPhysical Requirements:Requires standing stretchingstoopingand bending for extended time periods. Lift pullpushand 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 plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short Long TermService Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!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 Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.Interested in Volunteering Visit to learn more including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights click here: Summary of Rights Key Skills Beauty And Fashion,EMC,Jewellery,Arabic English Translation,Business Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1