Medical Technologist III, IRL Chicago, IL
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 28 - 37
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as 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 measured in people 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 good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared 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:
As a IRL Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD
Key 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.
Standard Schedule: Baylor Shift - 3 12s: 7A-7P 9A-9P 12A-12P
Saturdays Sundays and any other weekday of choice.
Pay Information: $28.37-$37.84 (DOE - pay negotiable)
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelors 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.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
SBB (ASCP) preferred
Physical Requirements:
Requires standing stretching stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift pull push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for 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 do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of 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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Techniques
- Sales Support
- Toxicology Experience
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