Medical Technologist - IRL

Company: American Red Cross
Location: Lansing
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

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 IRL (Reference Lab) Medical Technologist, staff can expect to perform (in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements) basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Primary job responsibilities may include: - Resolving compatibility problems - Providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services - Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples Other Medical Technologist duties may include: - Managing receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems - Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation) - Recognizing/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 maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software - Maintaining accurate records - Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. - Assuming lead responsibilities such as record review and training; assisting in concern management. - Tech III - Performing staff orientation and competency assessments, if applicable. Performing external customer education. - Tech III Shift: Split shift (includes day & evening hours) Plus on call. Qualifications: MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) /equivalent is desired, bachelors degree with major in biological science or chemistry plus 3 years blood banking experience, or MLT (ASCP) certification plus 5 years laboratory experience required. MT (ASCP) and/or BB (ASCP) or equivalent desired. State license may be required where applicable. The aforementioned duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified under union contract, etc. *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 to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here:

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