Technician 3
American Red Cross
Technician 3
American Red Cross
Delivers disaster relief and blood services
Job Description:
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As an IRL Technician youwill work in our Immunohematology Reference laband 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,reagentsand 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 thesolutionand resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level.
Maintain,editand review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
Maintain accurate,legibleand complete records.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Standard Schedule: M-F 3pm-11:30pm
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,stoopingand bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull,pushand move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-inrefrigerator/freezersfor 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 dogreat 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
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
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Delivers disaster relief and blood services
The American Red Cross provides emergency relief and humanitarian aid by mobilizing volunteers, donors, and staff to respond to disasters and everyday needs. Its main activities include collecting and supplying blood, running disaster response operations, offering life-saving training (such as CPR and first aid), supporting military families, and promoting preparedness in communities. The organization works by coordinating volunteers, managing blood banks and donation drives, deploying resources during emergencies, and teaching people essential emergency skills. What sets it apart from many other aid groups is its nationwide network and established infrastructure that combines disaster response, blood services, and preparedness programs under one umbrella, backed by a steady flow of donations and volunteers. The goal is to prevent and relieve human suffering by being ready to help at any time, at home and around the world.
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