Job Description: Come bring your Med Tech training and passion for blood banking to support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross Blood Services. We are looking for a part time Medical Technologist to work in our Rio Piedras - Puerto Rico Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL) performing specialized testing & blood bank services to serve our local hospital clients. Training will be full-time on day shift for 4-5 months. After training you will work a variable part-time 30 hours/week schedule to assist with weekend coverage & staff vacation coverage. As a Medical Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests & interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. Primary job responsibilities may include: Resolving compatibility problems Providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples Other Medical Technologist duties may include: Managing receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples and documenting supply and equipment problems Managing reagent inventory (ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation) Recognizing/resolving testing irregularities and assisting other Medical Technologists in problem resolution. Consulting with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and providing special units to transfusion recipients Performing maintenance, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software Maintaining accurate records Performing manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable Assuming lead responsibilities such as record review and training; assisting in concern management Performing staff orientation and competency assessments, if applicable. Performing external customer education Qualifications: MT(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) - Medical Technologist degree required. Only candidates that are licensed through the Department of Health & member of the Colegio Tecnólogos Médicos de Puerto Rico will be considered. Bilingual (English/Spanish required). Must be available for daytime training during first 4-5 months on the job. After training you will work a variable part-time 30 hours/week schedule to assist with weekend coverage & staff vacation coverage. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee's professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. SDL2017
