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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. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As an IRL Technician you will work in our Immunohematology Reference lab and perform basic donor testing, and or patient tests and interpret results; may provide basic reference and consultation services to hospitals; may perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
· Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry. 1 year of blood banking experience.
· 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:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. 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 the learn.
· Medical, Dental Vision plans.
· Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
· PTO: Starting up to 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure.
· Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating 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.
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.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
