Technologist II, IRL

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. _By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_ Join usu2014Where your Career is a Force for Good Job Description: Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else u2013 itu2019s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worldu2019s 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, youu2019ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifeu2019s work with an ongoing mission thatu2019s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youu2019re 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 GOOD Key Responsibilities: u00b7 Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. u00b7 Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. u00b7 Managing receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems. u00b7 Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation). u00b7 Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution. u00b7 Consulting with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and providing special units to transfusion recipients. u00b7 Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable. Standard Schedule: Monday -Friday Evening Shift ( 2:30 PM - 11 PM ) One Holiday required per Year. On-call once every 10 weeks with limited call in. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: u00b7 MT( ASCP ) u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree with major in biological science or chemistry u00b7 Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. u00b7 MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted. u00b7 State license may be required where applicable. u00b7 Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. u00b7 Must be able to work on a team. WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): u00b7 BB (ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory 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. BENEFITS FOR YOU: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: u00b7 Medical, Dental Vision plans u00b7 Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts u00b7 PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure u00b7 Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays u00b7 401K with up to 6% match u00b7 Paid Family Leave u00b7 Employee Assistance u00b7 Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term u00b7 Service Awards and recognition _Apply now Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to_ _make your career a force for good_ _The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._ u200b _Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws._ AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners u2014 the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance u2014 launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS ( partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. 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Created: 2025-12-12