**Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.** **_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._ **_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._ _At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!_ **_WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :_** _As a Medical Technologist, staff can expect to perform (in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements) basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility._ **_*_** **_$7,000 sign on bonus!*_** **_WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD_** : + _Resolving compatibility problems_ + _Providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services_ + _Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples_ Other Medical Technologist duties may include: + _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 maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software_ + _Maintaining accurate records_ + _Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable._ + _Assuming lead responsibilities such as record review and training, assisting in concern management. – Tech III_ + _Performing staff orientation and competency assessments, if applicable. Performing external customer education_ • Standard Schedule: _Second shift_ **_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 Reference Lab experience._ **_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 + Holidays_ _• 401K with 4% match_ _• Paid Family Leave_ _• Employee Assistance_ _• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term_ _• Service Awards and recognition_ Responsibilities: 1. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. 2. Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily workflow of patient and donor work. Documents supply and equipment problems. Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents. 3. Perform and interpret 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. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution. 4. 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. 5. Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management. --------------------- Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Provide training and guidance to new technologist and technicians. On call responsibilities **_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._** AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. 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