Clin Lab Technologist II - Transplant Immunology

Department/Unit: Transplant Immunology

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs all HLA typing procedures.
• Performs all HLA antibody screening and identification and crossmatching procedures.
• Identifies antibodies in patient's blood that could react adversely and cause harm to the person receiving a transplant.
• Performs all HLA procedures requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.
• Ensures the technical quality of work performed, including accuracy, documentation, and thoroughness of procedures.
• Performs special HLA procedures as directed.
• Demonstrates competence by performing external and internal proficiency testing.
• Maintains adequate records of all procedures, workload, statistics, and test results; writes draft and final reports neatly, accurately, and clearly.
• Practices appropriate personnel, fire, safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical policies.
• Responsible for the procurement, storage, and routing of supplies; recommends procurement of new or additional supplies.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the Transplant Immunology Laboratory (TIL) and equipment.
• Trains newly assigned Technicians/Technologists and Clinical Laboratory Sciences students; provides information on job performance, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in formal teaching programs, conferences, and in-service educational programs.
• Communicates effectively with transplant centers, departmental personnel, medical, and nursing staff concerning technical and procedural issues.
• Stays abreast of new procedures, methods, and equipment; participates in their evaluation and application.
• Assumes "on-call" assignments as scheduled; keeps the TIL Supervisor and Center for Donation and Transplant Administrator On Call informed of availability.
• Assists with ongoing research and developmental activities relevant to histocompatibility and transplantation.
• Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal or difficulties are encountered.
• Performs all quality control procedures and maintains adequate records; documents problems and remedial actions.
• Receives blood specimens, observing principles of asepsis to prevent loss or contamination.
• Prepares solutions, media, and reagents used in the laboratory.
• Assists supervisory personnel in maintaining supplies.
• Maintains knowledge of all College, Center, local, state, and federal regulations and technical standards; ensures compliance within the TIL.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served by the laboratory.
• Participates in the monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of quality within the TIL.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in all assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must meet all qualifications for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I in histocompatibility testing; or one (1) year of experience in histocompatibility testing and ABHI Certified Histocompatibility Technologist/Associate (CHT/CHA) certification.
• Must maintain “Meets Standards and Advancing” ratings of performance in the Employee Merit System (EMS) and Annual Competency Assessment (ACA).
• Must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a license from the NYS Dept. of Education for Clinical Laboratory Technologist or area-specific Restricted License for Histocompatibility.
• Maintains continuing education as required by the NYS Dept. of Health, ABHI, and ASHI.
• Maintains ABHI CHT/CHA certification and MT(ASCP) if applicable.

Pay

Salary Range: $64,972.00 - $97,458.00

Schedule

Day shift