Medical Technologist - Lead

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The Surgery- Histo & Immuno department has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Technologist - Lead position. The incumbent performs a variety of complex and special microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance and provides training and mentorship to Medical Technologists.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.

• Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.

• Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.

• Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.

• Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.

• Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.

• Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.

• Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Certification in relevant specialty or field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Lead the Flow/Immunology Lab area, the Molecular HLA Lab area, or the Core/Serology/Virology areas. Takes on the initiative to manage the daily workflow. Works alongside the Supervisor or by themselves in histocompatibility/immuno-monitoring validations (tests & software), surveys, SOPs and competencies. Testing, data analysis and documentation of all the mentioned. Works alongside the Supervisor or by themselves in the daily tasks assignments, complex troubleshooting of tests, instruments, cases, and surveys. Is the first line of response in the laboratory, before the Supervisor. Attends clinical groups meetings, as assigned. Takes the lead, responsibility for the daily work and decision making in the absence of the Supervisor. Specifically, when the Supervisor is off in PTO. Manages, documents and revises QC and QA. Actively participates in the monthly Supervisors’ meetings leaded by the Medical Director.

Performs High Complexity Tests adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures as follows:

       Molecular / Histocompatibility Area:

- Infectious Disease Testing by PCR and Real Time PCR

- HLA typing by Sequence Specific Primer Technique (QuantStudio) and Sequence Specific OligoProbe (Luminex)

- High Resolution HLA Typing, APOL1 and Gene Rearrangement Assays by Next Generation Sequencing.

- Chimerism studies (STR)

 Immunology / Histocompatibility Area:

- Red Blood Cell Typing (ABO/Rh & A/AB) Subtyping

- Flow Cytometry Technique for Immunophenotyping and Cell Activation Panels.

- Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity Assay

- Solid Phase platform for HLA Antibody