IRL Technologist III

As an IRL Technologist at the American Red Cross, you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility, resolve compatibility problems, and provide consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. You will also manage reagent inventory, maintain records, and assist in equipment maintenance and training.

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.
• Perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
• Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training.
• Assist in concern management.

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.
• SBB (ASCP) preferred.

Skills

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Medical Technologist Certification
• Blood Banking
• Donor and Patient Testing
• Patient testing
• Compatibility Testing
• Consultancy Services
• Reagent inventory management
• Records Keeping
• Basic Equipment Maintenance
• Laboratory Staff Training

Languages

English