IRL Technologist

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As a IRL Technologist 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:

• Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

• Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.

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

• Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation).

• Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other 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.

Standard Schedule: Monday thru Friday 2nd Shift 2:30pm-11pm

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• MT(ASCP)

• Bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted.

• State license may be required where applicable.

• Skills & Abilities: Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Must be able to work on a team.
  

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

• 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:

• 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