Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else itsas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measuredinpeople helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for goodyoullhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing missionthatsbigger than all of us. As you care for othersyourecared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Asan IRLTechnologist at the RedCrossyou will perform basic and advanced donor and patient testsand interpret results todeterminedonor-recipient compatibility.You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCEFORGOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolving compatibilityproblems andproviding complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

• Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.

• Managing receipt coordination shipmentand transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems.

• Managing reagent inventory (ordering receivinginspectionand preparation).

• Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities andassistingother 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 relateddutiesas necessary.

Standard Schedule:Friday - Sunday: 7A-7P (Baylor Shift)

Pay Information:DOE - pay dependent upon experience and overall qualifications - will discuss during initial phone screen with recruiter). Comes with possible differential/weekend premium pay as well.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• MT (ASCP) certification

• Bachelors degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.

• One year of experience

• Licensure if required by state

• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Ability to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• BB (ASCP)

• Blood Banking experience is preferred

Physical Requirements:
Requires standing stretchingstoopingand bending for extended time periods. Lift pullpushand move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-inrefrigerator/freezersfor periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats gloves face shields etc. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to dogreat work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with up to 6% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition