Tech-HLA-Lab

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$34 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The HLA Technologist contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by the accurate performance and reporting of 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biological Science, Chemistry or equivalent
Strong organizational skills
Problem-solving capabilities
Knowledge of principles of growth and development of the life span
Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs

Nice To Haves

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

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