HLA Technologist II

The HLA Technologist II supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN) through participating in all aspects of Histocompatibility testing including patient test management, test performance and evaluation, result analysis and reporting, quality control, and quality assurance under the general supervision of the Manager/Director of HLA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential Functions Statement(s): 

· Performs specimen processing. 

· Performs ABO and HLA typing, cross match studies, analyzes results and prepares reports. 

· Performs and analyzes HLA antibody screening results. 

· Participates in routine maintenance and quality control (QC)/quality assurance (QA) procedures. 

· Participates in on-call rotation as a first on-call technologist. 

· Participates in professional self-development. 

· Participates in proficiency testing exercises. 

· Evaluates a given patient’s immunologic and serologic history, determines appropriate battery of tests, recommends additional testing if necessary. 

· Assists in special projects and data analysis as requested. 

· Assists in the development and updating of test procedures as requested. 

· Recognizes and guards against disclosure of highly sensitive and confidential patient records and patient test results, i.e., compatibility results, HIV status and organ donor identification. 

· Performs other related duties as required/requested.
 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) – Position Specific

· Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. 

· Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. 

· Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

· Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 

· Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 

· Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

· Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

· Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.

· Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
 

Competency Statement(s) - Company Specific

• Understand and commit to the following: 
  • Organizational Core Purpose: To save and heal lives. 
  • Core Values: Relentless, Joyful, Selfless. 
  • Strategic Anchors: Mutually beneficial partnerships, diverse revenue streams and get to yes: every donor every time

· Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. 

· Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 

· Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 

· Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 

· Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. 

· Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

· Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

· Compliance – Ability of the individual to be in accordance with established guidelines, policy, standards or legislation.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or university) in biological science preferred.

Experience: Three years related experience in human histocompatibility testing under the supervision of a qualified Director preferred.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Experience with database applications preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Specialist (CHS) is required. A Nevada State License to perform laboratory testing is required.

Other Requirements: Meets current state, federal and other regulatory agency (American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)) educational/experience requirements. Occasionally required to travel by personal auto to meet all of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Required to have a personal cell phone.