Immunogenetics Laboratory Specialist

3 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Bloodworks Full time
Immunogenetics Lab Technologist I

Bloodworks Northwest is seeking a highly skilled Immunogenetics Lab Technologist I to join our HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing and specimen processing for Solid Organ Transplantation and Diagnostic Services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements regarding patient and donor confidentiality.
  • Review and demonstrate knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Properly document errors.
  • Perform procedures with emphasis on safety for self and others. Report safety issues to the Supervisor or designee.
  • Communicate specimen and test issues with team members to maintain quality and expedite turn-around time (TAT). Assist team members in completing tasks when needed. Document when time expectations are not met.
  • Follow instructions in SOPs, reference guides, charts, and job aids when performing laboratory processes.
  • Perform Quality Control (QC) procedures for environment and equipment including cleaning and monitoring systems as needed. Observe all regulations including Post-PCR containment.
  • Prepare reagents, including proper labeling; maintain adequate inventories of reagents and supplies. Restock and clean the workbench as needed and at the end of the shift.
  • Perform manual temperature monitoring.
  • Provide patient reports to customers (transplant programs, doctors, billing institutions, and others as appropriate) ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Ensure proper documentation for the distribution of reports.
  • Receive orders for routine and emergency testing and respond to inquiries from physicians, nurses, transplant coordinators and other healthcare professionals. Evaluate specimen acceptability, following laboratory policies. Troubleshoot unacceptable specimens;
  • Use laboratory management software and internet databases to maintain data and produce reports.
Requirements:
  • Must qualify as Testing Personnel, High Complexity Testing, under CLIA personnel requirements found in Subpart M of the Code of Federal Regulations.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in clinical laboratory science (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Education must be equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses that include a minimum of 6 semester hours of Chemistry, 6 semester hours of Biology, and 12 semester hours of Chemistry, Biology or Medical Laboratory Technology in any combination. Medical Technologist education and/or certification (ASCP) fulfills qualification requirement.
  • 6 months of HLA experience is required to apply for this position.
  • Current certification as an ACHI-Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or immediate eligibility for CHT certification exam preferred.
Working Conditions:

This is a highly regulated position and is subject to meeting various regulatory agency and accrediting body rules and regulations, including The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

The work area utilizes powerful magnets. Pacemakers and other objects that respond to strong magnetic fields may be affected.

Job conditions to be expected include On-call status (frequent), heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive computer, and close work and sleep deprivation (occasional). Ability to work weekends and holidays as assigned for "On-call".

Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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