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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:

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD 

Key Responsibilities: 

• May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products. 

• Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents. 

• Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures.  

• May perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures 

• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level. 

• Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. 

• Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. 

• Perform other related duties as necessary. 

Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 3P-11:30P (2nd Shift)

Pay Information: Union Based ($21.82 - $26.61 - shift differentials included)

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.  
  1 year of blood banking experience. 

• Minimum MLT (ASCP) certification.  

• Licensure if required by state   

• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word. Ability to work on a team. 
   

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:   

• MLT (ASCP) certification 

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