HLA Laboratory Technologist Trainee

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform histocompatibility testing, e.g., HLA typing, HLA antibody screening, and crossmatching, in support of the Tulane Transplant and other Programs. The employee will have Quality Control and Quality Assurance responsibilities. After one year of training, the technologist will apply to take the Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) exam provided by the American College of Histocompatibility and lmmunogenetics (ACHI). The employee is given two attempts to pass this exam and must do so to fulfill the training plan and requirements for promotion to HLA Technologist I. If a technician has not met requirements for promotion after two years, they may not continue in this position. Applicants eligible for an HLA Technologist I (or higher) position should apply for that position.

Requirements

• Must pass the Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) exam within two attempts to fulfill the training plan and requirements for promotion to HLA Technologist I.
• Must meet promotion requirements within two years, or may not continue in this position.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants eligible for an HLA Technologist I (or higher) position should apply for that position.

Responsibilities

• Perform histocompatibility testing, e.g., HLA typing, HLA antibody screening, and crossmatching, in support of the Tulane Transplant and other Programs.
• Have Quality Control and Quality Assurance responsibilities.
• Apply to take the Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) exam after one year of training.
• Pass the CHT exam within two attempts to fulfill the training plan and requirements for promotion to HLA Technologist I.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed