Specialty Laboratory Technologist - Immunogenetics/HLA - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time/Evenings (3pm - 11pm incl wknds & hol)

Specialty Laboratory Technologist (Histocompatibility)

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Specialty Laboratory Technologist (Histocompatibility) to join our cutting-edge Histocompatibility and Immunology Laboratory (HLA Lab). This role is crucial in supporting Solid Organ and Bone Marrow Transplant Programs by performing serological and molecular HLA testing to ensure optimal donor-recipient matching. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled laboratory professional with a strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory that directly impacts patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Performs technical procedures in Immunogenetics as outlined in the policy and procedure manual(s).
• Performs periodic/scheduled and as needed maintenance on instrumentation/equipment. Maintains documentation including remedial action for problems encountered.
• Performs quality control and calibration procedures when indicated; verifies in laboratory information system; records on Levy-Jennings charts; signs QC logs.
• Ensures that all required Quality Control and/ or calibration procedures are completed by signing out the records appropriately- per shift/daily/monthly etc., a) All QC are logged in the LIS and indicated on the Charts when needed) Signs all QC Logs.
• Maintains all records as per the regulatory requirements: card files, patient requisitions, LIS Documentation, statistical data.
• Consults with the Supervisor or the Pathologist, if needed, on all important results, conflicting or out of range (recognized patterns specified in policy) results. Notes inadequate volume and/ or abnormal appearance of sample
• Reviews all Critical Test results by repeat analysis if necessary, and communicates the same to Nursing Staff/ Physician every time. Supervisor/Pathologist is always notified in extreme cases. Enters the details of the Critical Value communication in LIS.
• Prioritizes work activities to meet the established/expected test result turnaround time. Always notifies Supervisor if cannot perform a test or it is delayed.
• Assists in Inventory Control to assure adequate supplies (QC, reagents, calibrators and other consummables0 are available and reagents are stored properly (temperature sensitive). Supplies are dated appropriately when placed in use.
• Participates in other projects/duties as assigned by the Supervisor/ Lab Management.
• Takes initiative in resolving instrument related problems and finding alternate options for test processing.
• Uses available time to departmental advantage and assists where needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary.
• Participates in the departments performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies.
• Participates in Competency and Proficiency testing programs, reports results back to Supervisor.
• Observes all Safety procedures and precautions: a) Uses Personal Protective Equipment such as Lab Coats, gloves, mask, shield etc., b) Disposes off contaminated waste and samples as specified by the hospital and laboratory manual.
• Wears hospital ID badge at all times while on premises.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity including standing, bending, lifting (up to 15 lbs.), and typing.
• Exposure to infectious and hazardous materials, including blood, tissues, and chemicals.
• Ability to handle human tissue samples (e.g., spleen, lymph nodes, blood).
• Must comply with biohazard safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Availability to work on-call hours and flexible shifts as needed by the department.
• Compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and laboratory best practices.

HLA Specific Duties include:

• Perform serological and molecular HLA testing to support solid organ and bone marrow transplantation.
• Conduct tests such as HLA typing (based NGS/RT-PCR), crossmatching, antibody screening, and flow cytometry-based assays.
• Work closely with transplant coordinators, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate timely and accurate test reporting.
• Notify the supervisor or clinician of any critical, out-of-range, or conflicting test results.
• Ensure proper storage of temperature-sensitive materials, routinely checking laboratory freezers, refrigerators, incubators, water baths, and heat blocks.
• Adhere to safety protocols for handling biohazardous samples and chemicals.
• Participate in test validation, laboratory research, and development of new testing methodologies.
• Stay current with advancements in histocompatibility testing through continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects that enhance lab performance and efficiency.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of new technologists and laboratory personnel.
• Engage in proficiency testing programs to ensure competency and skill enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related field, meeting NYS Department of Health (DOH) technologist standards.
• 01 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, preferably in Histocompatibility, Immunology, or Transplantation Laboratory.
• New graduates with strong laboratory skills are encouraged to apply.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License (issued by DOH/Office of Professions) or Restricted Technologist License in Histocompatibility required
• Preferred:o ASCP certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology).o ASHI Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS).

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSHS-LT&T

Employer Description:

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/