Medical Technologist
| Company | American Red Cross |
|---|---|
| Location | Dedham, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- MT (ASCP) certification required
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry
- Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
- Licensure if required by state
- Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
- Ability to work on a team
Responsibilities
- Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services
- Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples
- 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 manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable
- Perform other related duties as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- BB (ASCP)
- Blood Banking experience is preferred