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 crossmatching, 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Red Cross