Clinical Laboratory Technologist,HLA - Dayshift Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Clinical Laboratory Technologist I, HLA - Dayshift

Overview

Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Dayshift – HLA. We offer a generous sign-on bonus of $5,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. The bonus details will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT1) is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities. Under general supervision, the CLTII, as Testing Personnel defined by CLIA, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures.

The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Essential Functions (as outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to the role):

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495)

HLA-Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Receives and accessions all specimens, verifies that all information is accurate and complete, and obtains any missing information from the appropriate physician or patient care unit.

Performs and interprets high complexity testing from blood or tissue by serological or molecular techniques to determine HLA Class I and II phenotypes; according to the Standard Operating Procedure Manual. Communicates information to clinicians and coordinators as needed.

Organizes and performs HLA antibody identification procedures using panel screening and donor cross matching to identify histocompatibility.

Accurately documents all laboratory results, prepares reports, and ensures all records are complete, legible, and reviewed by supervisor or director.

Enters and maintains computer records for patient data, serum analysis, and test results.

On a rotating basis, participates in 24-hour on-call coverage for non-living organ donor typing and cross matching and other stat procedures as needed. Performs, interprets, and communicates results of these tests to the appropriate clinician, coordinator, or Organ Procurement Organization. Refers technical difficulties to supervisor or director for consultation and assistance.

Participates in ongoing quality control, competency and proficiency testing, and equipment maintenance. Reports discrepancies, unusual results, or equipment failures to supervisor. Assists with updating procedure manuals.

Prepares various reagents using equipment such as balance, pH meter, filtration techniques, and documents appropriately.

Ensures proper laboratory operation by performing inventory checks and maintaining a safe and clean laboratory area.

Follows all laboratory policies and procedures for fire and chemical safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality.

Participates in continuing education programs and activities in relevant areas with hours sufficient to allow ASHI accreditation.

Education and Experience

Education
Bachelor's Degree in…


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