Job Description:
Responsibilities:
1. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
2. 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. 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. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete records. Also perform maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
5. Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.
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Scope: Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Provide training and guidance to new technologist and technicians. On call responsibilities
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.
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