Clin Lab Technologist II - Transplant Immunology

Clinical Laboratory Technologist II With On-Call Duties

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist II with On-Call Duties performs advanced histocompatibility testing to support transplantation services, including HLA typing, antibody testing, crossmatching, and other specialized procedures. This position independently resolves complex technical issues, ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory results, and maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The technologist also trains staff and students, participates in quality improvement and research activities, communicates with transplant teams, supports laboratory operations, and provides on-call coverage to ensure timely testing for patient care.

Qualifications:

1. Must meet all qualifications for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I and have three (3) years of relevant experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I in histocompatibility testing; or one (1) year experience in histocompatibility testing and ABHI Certified Histocompatibility Technologist/Associate (CHT/CHA) certification.

2. Must maintain "Meets Standards and Advancing" ratings of performance in the Employee Merit System (EMS) and Annual Competency Assessment (ACA).

3. Meets the requirements to obtain and maintain license from the NYS Dept. of Education for Clinical Laboratory Technologist or area specific Restricted License for Histocompatibility.

4. Maintains continuing education as required by the NYS Dept. of Health, ABHI and ASHI and maintains ABHI CHT/CHA certification and MT(ASCP) if applicable.

Basic Function:

Performs all functions and duties of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I plus demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all routine and specialized procedures performed in the department and is able to resolve complex problems relating to procedures using background knowledge and independent judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs all HLA typing procedures.

2. Performs all HLA antibody screening and identification and crossmatching procedures. Identifies the antibodies in patient's blood that could react adversely and cause harm to the person receiving a transplant.

3. Performs all HLA procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.

4. Responsible for technical quality of work performed including accuracy, documentation, and thoroughness of procedures completed.

5. Performs special HLA procedures as directed.

6. Demonstrates competence by performing external and internal proficiency testing.

7. Maintains adequate records of all procedures performed, records workload and other statistics, records all results of tests conducted in the laboratory, writes draft and final reports neatly, accurately and clearly.

8. Practices appropriate personnel, fire, safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical policies and implements them accordingly.

9. Responsible for the procurement, storage and routing of supplies as directed; recommends the procurement of new or additionally needed supplies.

10. Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of the TIL and is responsible for the cleanliness of technical and scientific equipment which is not maintained by the College Environmental Services or Clinical Engineering Departments.

11. Responsible for training newly assigned Technicians/Technologists and providing information regarding job performance and policies and procedures of the TIL and of the College.

12. Responsible for the training and supervision of any Clinical Laboratory Sciences students while assigned to the TIL. Recommends to the supervisor additional training relating to student activities while assigned to the lab.

13. Participates in formal teaching programs, conferences and in-service educational programs as required.

14. Communicates effectively with transplant centers, departmental personnel, medical and nursing staff concerning technical and procedural issues relating to the department.

15. Keeps abreast of new procedures, methods and equipment and participates in their evaluation and applications within the TIL's activities.

16. Assumes "on-call" assignments as scheduled. Responsible for keeping the TIL Supervisor and Center for Donation and Transplant Administrator On Call informed of availability and non-availability on an immediate basis.

17. Assists with on-going research and developmental activities relevant to histocompatibility and transplantation as directed.

18. Contacts/consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing.

19. Performs all quality control procedures and maintains adequate records within the laboratory and documents problems and remedial action as appropriate.

20. Receives blood specimens sent to the laboratory, observing principles of asepsis to prevent loss or contamination of specimens.

21. Prepares solutions, media and reagents used in the laboratory.

22. Assists supervisory personnel in maintaining supplies.

23. Maintains knowledge of all College, Center, local, state and federal regulations and technical standards. Ensures that all are followed within the TIL.

24. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the laboratory. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the laboratory's policies and procedures.

25. Participates in the monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of quality within TIL.

26. Maintains and demonstrates competency in all assigned duties of Clinical Laboratory Technologist II with On-Call Duties.

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