Tissue Typing Specialist - Atrium Health Charlotte FT Second Shift
About The Position
The Tissue Typing Specialist will be responsible for updating procedures in the section policy and procedure manuals, assessing test urgency to prioritize workload, and analyzing test results for critical values. This role involves preparing specimens for testing, verifying patient identification, and applying rules of specimen rejection. The specialist will also use and maintain equipment and instruments, perform minor troubleshooting, prepare reagents, and accurately calculate, report, and record test results. The work environment is busy and involves exposure to biohazardous materials, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Physical requirements may include stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences required.
- Monday-Friday 2nd shift with on-call rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree, ASCP or ABHI Registered Technologist preferred.
Responsibilities
- Updates procedures in the section policy and procedure manuals.
- Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the workload.
- Analyzes test results for critical values and immediately reports and documents.
- Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and requests before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
- Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance and in work area.
- Performs minor troubleshooting.
- Prepares reagents for test performance.
- Calculates, reports, and records test results with accuracy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
