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. This role involves assessing the urgency of tests to prioritize workload, analyzing test results for critical values and reporting them immediately, and preparing specimens for testing. The specialist will verify patient identification on samples and requests, apply rules of specimen rejection, and arrange for recollection if necessary. Additionally, they will use and maintain equipment and instruments, perform minor troubleshooting, prepare reagents, and accurately calculate, report, and record test results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences required.
- Works in a busy environment around physicians, technologists, and other hospital teammates.
- Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
- May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
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
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
