HLA Technologist
Company: Emory Health Care
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Be inspired. -Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare we fuel
your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,
ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs,
and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights
in your career and be what you want to be. -We provide: -
- Sign-On and Relocation bonuses when applicable
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 -
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
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- Family-focused benefits - -
- Wellness incentives -
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs -
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- And moreEmory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform
health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective,
innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're
seeking an HLA Technologist II who will have the opportunity to
work in one of the best ASHI-Accredited HLA Labs in the country
with world-renown Medical Directors as part of a leading teaching
hospital. This role will provide exposure to complex situations and
will require analytical and problem-solving skills. -Location
Available:
- Emory University Hospital -Shifts Available:
- Full-Time, 2:45pm - 11:15pm
- Part-Time, 1pm - 9:30pm*Please note there is an on-call
component to the position -Job Duties: -
Functions as a technical resource,
performing complex assays and providing training and mentoring to
other HLA staff. Performs standardized and high-complexity
histocompatibility testing on various types of clinical samples.
May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected
tests in multiple disciplines (crosstrain DNA/serology).
Tests may include: HLA antibody
screen and identification, crossmatching, typing, and engraftment
monitoring. Contribute to sample processing, test preparation,
testing results, and generate reports. Serve as a technical
resource for lower level technologist. Evaluates the validity of
test results according to transplant program needs and confirms
results by alternative methods.Uses knowledge of various complex
laboratory techniques and procedures to generate quantitative and
qualitative observations and initiate problem solving processes if
indicated. Must be able to take on-call assignments for nights,
holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis. Other duties may also
be assigned. -Minimum Qualifications: -
Bachelor's degree in medical
technology or a chemical, physical or biological science.Other
bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited
school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet
requirement of certifying agency. Bachelor's degree may be waived
for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years
prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS
technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Two years of
medical technology or HLA experience (Medical Laboratory Technician
experience is pro-rated). Certification by one of the following
accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP) or categorical,
MT(NCA), MT(AMT), MT(HHS or HEW), CHT(ABHI), CHS(ABHI). -JOIN OUR
TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV),
is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the
first and only in Georgia with a Magnet - designated ambulatory
practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet - designated, the
Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory
Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically
integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians
concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. -Supporting a
diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. - Emory Healthcare (EHC)
is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national
origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's
status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated
above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and
celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all
individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration
and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory
Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce
through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all
aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions,
transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary
administration, benefits, and training. - -ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate
format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." - -PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day
(occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently);
01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max;
Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing &
walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing,
reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned
work area and work tasks. -ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting
environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area
and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste
Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical
shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor
conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries,
Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal
protective equipment, including respirators, environmental
conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work
tasks.
Keywords: Emory Health Care, Alpharetta , HLA Technologist, Other , Atlanta, Georgia
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