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):
Participate in a paid, four-month Blood Bank Technology (BBT) Program 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 Immunohematology Reference Laboratories in New York and Puerto Rico.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
The Blood Bank Technology (BBT) Program 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 include: 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):
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
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
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.
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 partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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