IRL Technologist - Blood Bank Technology Program

American Red Cross • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Join the American Red Cross as an IRL Technician in the Blood Bank Technology Program, a paid four-month program designed to prepare participants for the blood banking board certification exam. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain essential knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of blood banking, including immunology, genetics, blood donor collection, and quality control testing. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will transition into a full-time IRL Technologist role.

Requirements

• 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 communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in using a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.

Nice To Haves

• Blood Bank or laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) associate's degree/certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Blood Bank Technology Program, gaining hands-on laboratory experience.
• Reinforce concepts and techniques from didactic materials through practical assessments.
• Learn about basic laboratory knowledge, immunology, genetics, and blood donor collection.
• Understand infectious disease testing, component manufacturing, storage, and distribution.
• Conduct quality control testing and pretransfusion testing.
• Administer blood and manage adverse events of transfusion.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Holidays.
• 401K with 5% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
• Service Awards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree