Job Title: Sr. Medical Technologist Area of Interest: IRL Reference Laboratory
Medical and Technical/Laboratory Staff
National Testing Laboratory
Blood Services
Job Description:
We are in the business of saving lives! Are you looking to make a difference in the job you do?If so, we invite you to join us at the American Red Cross! We provide blood to hospitals across the region. Nationwide, we collect over 6.5 million units of blood annually and the need grows!
The Sr. Medical Technologist 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. Perform advanced manufacturing and processing procedures, as applicable. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities 1. 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. 2. 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. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients. 5. Perform labeling and verification of blood products and maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. 6. Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.
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Qualifications:Requisition Number: BIO62789 Nationwide:Divisional:Regional:Chapter Code - Chapter Description:
If this is a Chapter Position then select the Chapter - Chapter DescriptionBusiness Unit: Biomedical
Country: United States
State/Province: Michigan
City: Detroit
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Shift: 2nd - Second Shift
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday
Percentage of Travel: 0% - None
Relocation Eligibility: No
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.