Medical Technologist 2

About the role

This position performs high complexity clinical lab procedures in support of the NMH and LCH transplant centers. The procedures are molecular based tissue typing, flow cytometric and solid phase antibody testing and crossmatch, and immunoassays. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices. This position will require some on-call and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Performs, analyzes, and interprets clinical histocompatibility tests
• Completes all aspects of the HLA histocompatibility procedures performed in the CLIA and ASHI certified Transplant Immunology Laboratory
• Maintains and ensures quality of laboratory instrumentation and reagents
• Manages clinical lab data and generate reports
• Completes daily general lab maintenance
• May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project
• Performs statistical tests
• Demonstrates good judgment, conscientiousness, precision and accuracy when performing assigned testing
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data
• Interprets and/or presents results
• Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications
• Reviews results and revises protocols as necessary to ensure that testing objectives are attained
• Participates in continuing educational activities
• Based on level of experience and credentials, may participate in competency evaluation of other medical technologists
• Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses
• Verifies accuracy of invoices
• Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagents, &/or lab supplies
• Identifies low inventory ordering needs and is proactive in addressing them
• Follows up with vendors to ensure inventory will not be compromised due to backorders/shipment issues
• Trains students, other technologists or staff in high complexity assays and high level clinical testing analysis

Required qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in science or related field; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
• One year previous experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures or related is required

Required competencies

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests
• Must possess a good eye for detail, manual dexterity and must have the ability to maintain focus and mental concentration, due to the complexity of the work and risks stemming from an incorrect result

Skills

• Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression; PCR, RT-PCR
• Cellular Biology: Cell culture, cell isolation
• Histology: Microscopy
• Immunology: Flow cytometry
• Routine problem solving
• Routine decision making
• Complex problem solving
• Complex decision making

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures
• Experience in training new technologists
• American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Histocompatibility technologist (CHT) or specialist (CHS) certification
• Experience in data analysis and reporting

Pay

Target hiring range: $25.05-$35.23 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Programs to help locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
• Professional development and career growth resources