Blood Transfusion Services Center Technologist

About the role

The Red Cross is recruiting a full-time Blood Transfusion Services Center Technologist in Tyre, Lebanon. The role covers the entire blood transfusion workflow, from donor reception and blood collection to processing, testing, storage and delivery of blood products.

Key responsibilities

• Follow the center's guidelines, policies and procedures, including laboratory quality control, calibration and maintenance documentation, and biohazard safety standards
• Welcome donors, collect their data and assign numbers, then select donors using the Whole Blood Donor Questionnaire and the list of medical contraindications
• Collect whole blood and provide post-donation care
• Process blood into components, perform mandatory tests, record results in the log book and software, group blood and label products correctly
• Coordinate with the BTS Center Physician/Medical Coordinator on positive results and store products according to the procedure manual
• Deliver blood products to requestors in line with LRC BTS policies and procedures
• Maintain records, log and correct problems, and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications
• Support the Quality Control Manager with QA checks and records, and coordinate with the Maintenance and Stock Officer on equipment upkeep and consumable inventory
• Take part in continuous medical education, blood drive campaigns, and, if needed, assist the Call Center Operator in guiding patients to other centers

Required profile

• Experience in blood collection or as a laboratory technologist
• Experience in similar volunteer-based or humanitarian organizations