HLA Technologist II Charlotte, NC

Perform high-complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual HLA testing procedures on donor and/or patient samples. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support development and/or technical resource to internal or external customers. Perform on-call duties as required. Provides guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution. Must maintain state or board certification if applicable and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards.



WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Perform serologic molecular and immunologic procedures that may include but are not limited to DNA extraction PCR amplification sequence-based typing STR analysis probe hybridization/detection cytotoxic crossmatching antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined.

Recognize testing irregularities identify the cause determine the solution and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level.

May perform special testing.

Perform and review quality control as directed.

Review and interpret final results; prepare and may review final reports written or electronic.

Maintain edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.

Maintain accurate legible and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace.

Evaluate validate and implement new laboratory techniques and/or procedures. Assist in writing new procedures.

Train retrain and contribute input into competency assessments of staff.

Participate in working on special projects assigned and be responsible to analyze and summarize testing data.

Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders.

May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external.

Perform duties associated with receipt coordination shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering receiving inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents.

Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed. Perform routine maintenance troubleshooting repair/vendor communication and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.



Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:30p. No on-call.