Job Title: Histocompatibility Medical Technologist   Transplant/Tissue Typing

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way  Louisville KY 40202

Shift Options: 1st shift   Full Time

Sign on bonus available

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Histocompatibility Medical Technologist performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing samples from various cell sources.  Technical duties will include routine patient testing, complex antibody identification, high complexity DNA analysis and on-call responsibilities for the purposes of transplantation.  The Histocompatibility Medical Technologist shall maintain laboratory standards with accrediting bodies including, but not limited to CAP, CMS, CLIA, FACHT, FDA, JCAHO, UNOS and HCFA.

Responsibilities

• Records and reviews test results for accuracy, reports conclusions directly to appropriate personnel (coordinator /doctor) if needed; completes required administrative tasks and provides reports to manager/directory for review
• Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized to evaluate donors and recipients for transplantation and HLA typing of Deceased Donors
• Participates in competency assessments and proficiency testing
• Rotates into call schedules as determined by the department
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgements concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision
• Assists and support quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives
• Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established turnaround times
• Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology
• MT (ASCP) (AMT) (HEW)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in College of American Pathologist (CAP) accredited laboratory or American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)
• CHT or CHS certification

 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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