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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:

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): 

Support all aspects of the SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) program, a graduate level program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Fulfill the CAAHEP program role of educational coordinator. Provide routine to complex reference testing evaluation for the Immunohematology Reference Laboratories (IRL). Lecture and provide leadership guidance for graduate level SBB student trainees. Coordinate lectures and committee planning schedules and develop examination tests. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• Lecture graduate-level SBB student trainees in both didactic and practical areas of Transfusion Medicine following regulatory standards.
• Coordinate faculty lectures and committee planning meeting schedule. Develop committee’s agenda to review development in immunohematology and blood banking field to ensure program is relevant and compliant with national accreditation standards established by AABB. Implement approved policy changes to lecture outlines, curriculum and impacted systems, procedures, and protocol standards.
• Manage the program’s student admission, interview, and selection process.
• Develop reference examination tests to evaluate students’ understanding of transfusion medicine theory. Perform review of serologic investigations ranging in complexity from basic to complex, antigen typing and compatibility testing. Review and approve quality control of equipment and reagents. Consult with laboratory staff to assure quality and adequacy of testing.
• Identify relevant project assignments for students. Monitor student performance, provide counseling, and develop improvement plan opportunities.
• Participate in test result entry into laboratory computer system, labeling and verification of blood products.
• Adhere to procedures, regulations, and good manufacturing practices (GMP) maintaining accurate, legible, and complete records
• Standard Schedule: Part Time, WFH, Variable Hours open to negotiation

• Pay Information: $40-50k/annually

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required and Certified Specialist in Blood Banking certification, physician, or Scientist with expertise in immunohematology and hemotheraphy. State license may be required where applicable. Responsible for maintaining currency in training as required and obtaining 12 hours of continuing education per year.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years high complexity testing experience that includes evidence of providing technical or clinical education or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. IRL experience and previous immunohematology case review preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively. Effective communication / interpersonal skills and excellent technical skills required. Must have very good home-based internet connectivity. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database applications. Evidence of continuing professional education is required. Ability to work on a team.

Travel: May involve some travel.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):  

• SBB (ASCP) and/or experience in a Reference Laboratory

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

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.

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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.

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