American National Red Cross · Peoria, IL

Technologist II, IRL at American National Red Cross — Peoria, IL

Full-timePeoria, IL$28–$35/hourPosted 2026-07-21Apply on Workday
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Job Description

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As an IRL Technologist at the Red Cross you will perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will resolve compatibility problems; provide intermediate reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

  • Resolving compatibility problems, and providing complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services.
  • Performing automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
  • 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 manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary.

Standard Schedule: M-F First Shift (8AM to 4:30PM)

Pay Information: $28-35/hr

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • MT (ASCP) certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry
  • Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. MLT (ASCP) certification with 4 years of general laboratory experience can be substituted.
  • One year of experience
  • Licensure if required by state
  • Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work on a team.
  • BB (ASCP)
  • Blood Banking experience is preferred

Physical Requirements: Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.

  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

## make your career a force for good!