Technologist I – IRL
| Company | American Red Cross |
|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC, USA |
| Salary | $25 – $33 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, 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. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
- 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