Tech-HLA-Lab

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The HLA Technologist contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by the accurate performance and reporting of the laboratory testing procedures on blood, tissue, and cultured cells. Among other related duties, the HLA Technologist will perform HLA antigen testing, antibody screening, and flow cytometric crossmatching for the evaluation of solid organ and stem cell transplant patients and their prospective donors. Excellent communication skills are essential in maintaining a good rapport between the laboratory and the transplant teams, and to ensure that vital patient information is accurately shared between the groups. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biological Science, Chemistry or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem-solving capabilities
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
• For international/foreign trained applicants: DETAILED equivalency evaluation from an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE, showing US equivalent degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Medical Technologist
• Good computer skills
• National Medical Technologist certification, CHS, or CHT

Responsibilities

• Perform HLA antigen testing
• Perform antibody screening
• Perform flow cytometric crossmatching for the evaluation of solid organ and stem cell transplant patients and their prospective donors
• Accurate performance and reporting of laboratory testing procedures on blood, tissue, and cultured cells
• Maintain a good rapport between the laboratory and the transplant teams
• Ensure that vital patient information is accurately shared between the groups
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development of the life span
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level