Technologist, IRL - Portland

Position: Technologist, IRL - Portland, OR
Location: Portland

Job Description

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As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests, and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.

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 manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

Standard

Schedule:

Schedule may consist of either four 10-hour shifts (12:00pm-10:30pm) with rotating days based on laboratory needs, or five 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday (1:00pm-9:30pm). Rotating on-call responsibilities required for overnights and weekends.

Pay Information: $27.84-$46.39/hr depending on experience

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

MT(ASCP)

Bachelor's degree with major in biological science or chemistry

Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience can be substituted.

State license may be required where applicable.

Skills & Abilities:
Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Must be able to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

BB(ASCP) or SBB and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory

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.