Lead Technologist, IRL (Baylor) - Military Veterans

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 Lead Technologist in IRL, you will provide daily lead functions, perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. 

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD 

Key Responsibilities: 

Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.

Manage daily workflow including patient and donor work, including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.

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 lab assistants, technicians, and technologists in problem resolution.

Perform labeling and verification of blood products.

Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.  Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.

Perform record review, training, competency assessments, and general oversight of daily activities. Perform internal and external customer education. Assist in concern and problem management and quality improvement activities. 

Shift Information: F-Sun 7 pm to 7:30 am

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification required. SBB (ASCP) preferred. Licensure if required by state.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of blood banking experience including high complexity testing or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent technical skills required, ability to work on a team. 

Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel.

*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:   

SBB(ASCP) equivalent certification preferred and/or reference lab experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities: 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.

Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel

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 + Holidays

•             401K with 5% match

•             Paid Family Leave

•             Employee Assistance

•             Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•             Service Awards and recognition]]>