IRL Technologist – Blood Bank Technology Program
| Company | American Red Cross |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) with 24 semester hours of academic science including 6 semester hours of biological sciences and 6 semester hours of chemical sciences
- Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work on a team and independently.
- Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.
- Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
Responsibilities
- The Blood Bank Technology (BBT) Program provides essential knowledge and skills, reinforcing concepts and techniques from didactic materials through hands-on laboratory experience.
- Written and practical assessments are used to evaluate proficiency.
- Program topics include: Basic Laboratory Knowledge, Immunology, Genetics, Blood Donor Collection, Infectious Disease Testing, Component Manufacturing, Storage, Distribution, Quality Control Testing, Blood Groups, Pretransfusion Testing, Blood Utilization, Blood administration, and Adverse Events of Transfusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Blood Bank or Laboratory experience.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) associate’s degree/certification.