Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Technologist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details This is a day, 8 to 4:30, position. No weekends or holidays, except when on call. Flexible work schedule. Working directly with the kidney transplant team. Very interesting and rewarding position. All on the job training in HLA provided. Summary Perform complex histocompatibility testing, including serologic and molecular methods of tissue typing, antibody screening and identification, and donor cross matching. Interpret and evaluate histocompatibility data and apply this to donor-recipient matching for solid organ transplantation. Job Description Routine patient testing, including patient preparation, specimen handling, and processing. Be able to perform emergent patient testing independently in an on-call situation. Record, interpret and report test results. Review of quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative maintenance records. Performance of instrument maintenance and function checks. Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples. May be required for some additional shift flexibility including designated on-call responsibility. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science field required. Three years' experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred. National certification exam required for Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If not MT, MLS or CLS, certification from the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) required within one year. Will obtain and maintain any continuing education credits equivalent to the requirements of applicable state licensure law(s). If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ... or send an email to .... The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.