Histocompatibility Technician

Job Duties

• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.
• Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action.
• Adheres to on call protocols and testing turnaround times.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards.
• Follows safety guidelines, OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples.
• Successfully completes individual competency and completes all annual requirements.
• Maintains an awareness of organizational and departmental goals and objectives by modeling professional demeanor and teamwork.
• Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data and supports business development and cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.

Qualifications

• Temporary or trainee license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the state of practice, Generalist or appropriate Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist or obtained 90 days after hire.
• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist or appropriate Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist in the state of practice.