Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP MT, CLS, MLS)
Apply locations Farmington, CT
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job requisition id: RC74099
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 us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
Perform basic and guided advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
- Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples, to include ordering, receiving, inspecting, and preparing reagents associated with donor product inventory. Maintenance of exceptional and rare donor products.
- Perform and interpret independent 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 or refer it to the appropriate level.
- May assume lead responsibilities to 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.
- May perform internal staff training, competency reviews, and external customer education.
Union position
Pay Information: Tech I: $30/hr Tech II: $35/hr
Shift Information: 1030pm-630am Sunday- Thursday
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) /equivalent, bachelor’s degree with major in biological science or chemistry plus 3 years blood banking experience, or MLT (ASCP) certification plus 5 years laboratory experience required. MT (ASCP) and/or BB (ASCP) or equivalent desired. State license may be required where applicable.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
- SBB (ASCP) and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance your career.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 4% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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