Medical Technologist, Immunohematology Reference Lab
Company: American National Red Cross
Location: Farmington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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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?**** As a condition of employment with
American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are
fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except
in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is
conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved
exemption prior to starting employment **** Join us-Where your
Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:Come bring your ASCP
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical
Lab Scientist (MLS) 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 Technologist to work in
our Reference Lab performing specialized testing to serve our local
hospital clients.Perform basic and guided advanced donor and
patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient
compatibility. Resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate
reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion
services. 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.Responsibilities: Consult and
communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve
serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion
recipients.Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of
patient and donor blood samples, to include ordering, receiving,
inspecting and preparing reagents associated with donor product
inventory.Maintenance of the exceptional and rare donor products.
Perform and interpret independent 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 or refers it to the appropriate level.May
assume lead responsibilities to 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.May perform internal staff training, competency
reviews, and external customer education.Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry, MT(ASCP) or
BB(ASCP)/ equivalent certification preferred. Licensure if required
by stateExperience: Minimum 3 years in blood
banking.Skills/Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to
communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Must
be able to work on a team. Travel: May involve variable locations
and some travel.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.Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and
neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than
90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human
suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position
that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and
talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their
time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our
most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights,
click here: Summary of Rights
Keywords: American National Red Cross, New England , Medical Technologist, Immunohematology Reference Lab, Healthcare , Farmington, Northeast
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