American Red Cross

Technologist III, IRL (Union)

American Red Cross$141K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification required.
  • CA state licensure necessary.
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external customers.
  • Leadership abilities and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Consult and communicate with medical staff to resolve complex serologic issues.
  • Manage blood sample logistics including receipt, shipment, and coordination.
  • Handle reagent inventory and testing procedures in compliance with regulations.
  • Identify and troubleshoot testing irregularities and assist in resolving them.
  • Maintain and repair laboratory equipment, assuming lead roles in training and record-keeping.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days per year plus holidays.
  • 401K with up to 6% employer match.
  • Paid Family Leave and Employee Assistance programs offered.
  • Disability and Insurance coverage for short and long term.
Full Job Description
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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:

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.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

  • Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.


  • Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work. Document supply and equipment problems.


  • Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.
    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 Technologist I and II in problem resolution.
    Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records.


  • Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
    Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.


Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00p - 10:30p

Pay Information: The salary for this position is (CA): $68/hr

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required.


  • CA state licensure


  • Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.


  • Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Leadership skills. Ability to work on a team.


WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

  • SBB (ASCP) preferred


Physical Requirements:
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. 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 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


Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!

About American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the United States. It is the designated US affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The organization was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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