Histocompatibility Technologist - Transplant Immunology

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country. SHIFT: Full-Time, Days The Histocompatibility Technician performs numerous complex laboratory assays in response to physician, nursing and organ procurement requests. Supports the clinical, research and quality assurance procedures for the organization Transplant programs. Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgement to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards. May participate in research development activities. May act as a key resource for staff inside and outside of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Laboratory Sciences or other biological sciences is required.
• Requires registration through a recognized board of registry (ASCP).
• Requires the CHT or CHS certification within 2 years of hire.
• Requires eligibility for ABHI CHT board certification.
• Requires knowledge of various complex laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Requires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs numerous complex laboratory assays in response to physician, nursing and organ procurement requests.
• Supports the clinical, research and quality assurance procedures for the organization Transplant programs.
• Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgement to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards.
• May participate in research development activities.
• May act as a key resource for staff inside and outside of the department.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees