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