Technologist III, Histocompatibility Laboratory Services; Union

Position: Technologist III, Histocompatibility Laboratory Services (Union)
*** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
*** Perform high-complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual HLA testing procedures on donor and/or patient samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development, and/or technical resource to internal or external customers.

Perform on-call duties as required. Provides guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution. Must maintain state or board certification, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards.  
*** WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):**
* * Perform serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic cross matching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined.
* Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level.
* May perform special testing.
* Perform and review quality control as directed.
* Review and interpret final results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic.
* Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
* Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace.
* Evaluate, validate and implement new laboratory techniques and/or procedures. Assist in writing new procedures.
* Train, retrain and contribute input into competency assessments of staff.
* Participate in working on special projects assigned and be responsible to analyze and summarize testing data.
* Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders.
* May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external.
* Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents.
* Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair/vendor communication and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
** Standard Schedule**:
Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, with one Saturday per month required.
** Pay Information**: $42/hr
*** WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):**
* * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a biological science or chemistry or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification.
* CHT(ABHI) or CHS(ABHI) certification or in the process of pursuing is preferred.
* Licensure if required by state.
* Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
* Preferentially, this should include either 5 years of commercial/clinical laboratory, blood banking, HLA or molecular laboratory experience or 2 years of American Red Cross histocompatibility experience.
*** BENEFITS FOR YOU:
*** As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
* 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