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Technologist III – IRL

Technologist III – IRL

CompanyAmerican Red Cross
LocationColumbus, OH, USA
Salary$31 – $41
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
  • Licensure if required by state.
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

  • Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
  • Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work. Document supply and equipment problems.
  • Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.
  • Perform and interpret 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. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution.
  • 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.
  • Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SBB (ASCP) preferred