Histocompatibility Technologist

The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory that provides critical services to the Solid Organ and the Bone Marrow Transplant Programs.

The Laboratory has a rich history, dating back to 1965, and specializes in the most up-to-date testing for antibody detection and compatibility testing.

This full-time Histocompatibility Technologist position offers an opportunity to work with one of the busiest transplant programs in the nation and a clinical staff with a mission to provide the best in patient care, research, and education.

Responsibilities include:

Performing serologic and molecular procedures, such as DNA extraction, PCR amplification, probe hybridization/detection, Next Generation Sequencing, cytotoxic or flow cytometric crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA, and other procedures as defined.

Testing will be performed within established turnaround times to aid clinicians in the determination of donor to recipient compatibility for transplantation.

Reviewing and interpreting final results and preparing reports (written or electronic). Maintaining, editing, and reviewing computer and manual records to ensure accurate record keeping.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:

N/A

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year laboratory experience is preferred. Previous experience using various software applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Access, etc.) is also beneficial.

Education/training:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Life Science Program or Healthcare Program is required. MT or MLS or CHT certification or equivalent is preferred.

Independent action(s) required:

Daily performance of routine and stat HLA laboratory testing procedures. Records QC data for daily functions. Maintains computer records on all patients. Takes action with test result discrepancies and procedural modifications when performing routine testing.

Additional position requirements:

Participating in the rotation of 24-hour emergency on-call for primary and backup call responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), repetitive motion. Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Mental/Sensory:

Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.

Emotional:

Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, able to adapt to frequent change.

This position requires excellent independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures. Maintaining a high standard of quality in the performance of daily testing and maintaining an orderly workspace is essential.