Histocompatibility Technologist (Non-Reg)

Histocompatibility Technologist

Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

The HLA laboratory primarily performs testing to determine compatibility between organ transplant and potential donors.

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, Rotating Weekends

Day Shift: 5, 8s (10:30pm-7am) OR 4, 10s (9pm-7:30am)

Training takes 6 months and is on DAY shift

Perks: Benefits Eligible, Shift Differential Eligible

Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital (Institute of Health)

Minimum Requirement: BS in a physical or life science related field

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. You'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

Performs specimen processing of human biological material for specialized high complexity molecular and histocompatibility testing which requires a knowledge and understanding of basic molecular techniques, quality control, instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good laboratory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on complex and sensitive molecular equipment with an emphasis on clean technique. Operates complex molecular instrumentation for the purposes of patient testing, calibration, and validation of the quality of the assay. Delivers precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Has the ability to identify technical and or equipment malfunctions including quality control and abnormal patient results.
• Adheres to strict quality assurance practices in order to maintain the highly sensitive environment required for molecular testing techniques. Prepares stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures and quality control procedures. Conducts quality control testing of solutions and reagents and records results accordingly.
• Ensures testing is ordered and billed correctly. Maintains records for batch testing to include patient information, controls, quality indicators, lot numbers, and details on any manual sample manipulation conducted. Provides laboratory testing services for a robust transplant program. Manages the primary data analysis and interpretation of analytically complex transplant patients and quality control test results. Records results through the laboratory computer system accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and new assay validations--both FDA approved assays and Laboratory Developed Tests.
• Provides training for new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area. Communicates with nurses, clinicians, residents, and fellows as it relates to in-house and send-out testing practices. Clarifies testing questions including specimen type, stability, performing laboratory, and methodology.

Education: Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related

Experience: No Experience

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer