Histocompatibility Technologist

Overview

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Organization: Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics

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Performs high complexity histocompatibility testing and related functions including molecular typing, antibody monitoring and flow cytometry testing for transplant, disease association, and drug resistance or susceptibility. Responsible for the accurate performance of laboratory tests and other duties in a manner that complies with all approved protocols. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assure accurate and reliable clinical outcomes.

• Provide patient-focused care in a clinical setting through Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing using molecular methods, following Lab SOPs and protocols.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation of HLA alleles and haplotype frequency.
• Isolates Lymphocytes from Peripheral Blood, Spleen, and Lymph nodes.
• Perform cellular based antibody screening by Flow Cytometry Cross match, and perform initial analysis and data interpretation.
• Perform Antibody Screening, Antibody Specificity Analysis, by Luminex solid phase methods, and perform initial analysis and data interpretation.
• Generate initial cross match and antibody screening reports for manager and director final review.
• Combine HLA typing, flow cross match and antibody screening results to generate the first revision of the Virtual Cross match Report for final director revision and sign off.
• Able to collect requests from transplant coordinators and physicians to be transferred to the laboratory Manager and Director.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Diagnostic Testing (Novice):
  Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.
• Specimen Processing (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate specimen processing in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Quality Assurance (Novice):
  Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice):
  Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times. Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily.

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Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Supporting Colleagues
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- Develops Self and Others:
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance…