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Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.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:$1,500 dollar sign-on bonus paid after 90 days on the jobAs 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. We provide almost half of the nation's blood supply, as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. We turn compassion into action through the care we provide our blood donors, and the spirit of service we share with our colleagues. Learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have in their communities in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg3XJCA8RQ0Position SummaryWe are seeking a Blood Processing Technologist to work in our fast-paced environment. Blood Processing Technologists perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing and test procedures on blood products. Blood Processing Technologists also interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. All tasks are performed in highly regulated environment. Successful Blood Processing Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.Learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have in their communities in this short video:The Men and Women Behind Our MissionIf you share our passion for helping people, then join us in this excellent career opportunity.Blood Processing Technologist - ResponsibilitiesPerform and interpret various testing procedures on blood products for patients' use at area hospitals
Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies
Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping
Perform the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products. Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately
Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you process meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
Remain flexible to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals
Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times
The aforementioned responsibilities of the Blood Processing Technologist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.Why the American Red Cross?We offer employee growth and development, an incomparable team spirit and a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and 401K.Qualifications Associates degree in science, Medical Laboratory Technician (certified through American Society of Clinical Pathology); or Associate's degree in science plus three years' experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Bachelor's degree in an applied science.
Ability to stand, stretch, stoop and bend for extended time periods, and ability to lift, pull, push and move objects up to 50 pounds.
The job may require work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.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.Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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