IRL Technologist - Blood Bank Technology Program

American Red Cross • Fort Wayne, IN • 1d ago

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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!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

P_ articipate in a paid, four-month B lood Bank T echnology (BBT) P rogram as an Immunohematology Reference Laboratories ( IRL ) Technician . Upon completion, participants will be prepared and eligible to take the blood banking board certification exam. Once certified, individuals can transition into an Immunohematology Reference Laboratories (IRL) Technologist role and begin training. The BBT Program is not available in the I mmunohematology Reference Laboratories in New York and Puerto Rico ._

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

Th e B lood Bank Technology (BBT) P_ rogram provides essential knowledge and skills, reinforcing concepts and techniques from didactic materials through hands-on laboratory experience. Written and practical assessments are used to evaluate proficiency .

Program topics i nclude : Basic Laboratory Knowledge , Immunology , Genetics , Blood Donor Collection , Infectious Disease Testing , Component Manufacturing , Storage , Distribution , Quality Control Testing , Blood Groups , Pretransfusion Testing , Blood Utilization . _Blood administration , and Adverse Events of Transfusion

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) with 24 semester hours of academic science including 6 semester hours of biological sciences and 6 semester hours of chemical sciences

Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Must be able to work on a team and independently.

Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.?

Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.

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

Blood Bank or laboratory experience.

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) associate's degree/certification.

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

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to

make your career a force for good!

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 (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.

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