Tech-HLA-Lab

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$34 - $52

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 and problem-solving capabilities required.
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application: • MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation. • MUST show US equivalent degree • Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Medical Technologist
Good computer skills
National Medical Technologist certification, CHS, or CHT preferred.
Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

Responsibilities

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.
Contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by the accurate performance and reporting of laboratory testing procedures on blood, tissue, and cultured cells.
Maintain excellent communication skills to foster a good rapport between the laboratory and transplant teams.
Ensure vital patient information is accurately shared between 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.