MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, IRL (BAYLOR)
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
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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!The American Red
Cross requires new hires in this location or position have at least
one vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of e mployment and
commit to being fully vaccinated within six weeks of employment .
Upon being hired , individuals will be required to submit proof of
vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or
religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an
exemption, you will be required to submit documentation at the time
of offer and your request must be approved prior to hire.WHAT YOU
NEED TO KNOW:As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, 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.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE 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 Laboratory Scientist 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 MLS 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.
- Performing staff orientation and competency assessments, if
applicable. Performing external customer educationStandard
Schedule: Baylor Shift- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 hour days
(noon- midnight) Paid for 40 hours of work. One required holiday a
calendar year and no on call duties.Pay Information:
$30-35/hrSign-On Bonus: $7,000.00WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- MLS(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.
- MLS (ASCP) and/or BB (ASCP) or equivalent desired. State
license may be required where applicable.WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE
COMPETITIVE EDGE:
- SBB (ASCP) and/or Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
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 5% match--- Paid Family Leave--- Employee Assistance---
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term--- Service Awards and
recognitionApply 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.---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
(https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service)
partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of
organizations.Interested in Volunteering? Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday
(https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html)
to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To
view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
(https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)
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