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Senior Medical Technologist
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Northwestern University Department:
MED-Transplant Center Salary/Grade:
NEX/16 Target hiring range for this position will be between
$29.22-$33.94 per hour.
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary This position supports the Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC) Transplant Immunology Laboratory. The Senior Medical Technologist (Senior Histocompatibility Technologist) performs laboratory tests specific to the HLA antibody lab and must be skilled in antibody screening/identification assays and crossmatch between recipients and donors. Manages major projects including complex testing and validating of new clinical and research assays functioning as a technical resource providing training and mentoring to other transplant immunology lab staff. May perform up to final review of assigned clinical test results. Ensures lab compliance with all associated rules & regulations by heavily participating in the lab’s quality management program. Technologist is expected to use exceptional judgment to adapt an advanced knowledge of skills, methods, practices, policies &/or procedures & a moderate degree of innovation, analysis & reasoning to complete work that is project oriented & involves some complex problems &/or decisions. Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests This position includes participation in a rotating weekday and weekend on-call schedule. During on-call hours, the technologist performs pre-consultation workups to assess transplant recipient and donor compatibility, as well as urgent testing during weekends and holidays. Occasional overtime may be required. Specific Responsibilities
Establishes, validates & optimizes protocols & and coordinates multiple complex projects. Excels in performing assays (as trained), analyzes, and interprets clinical histocompatibility tests. Serves as a resource for colleagues for technical problem resolution. Provides resolution for re-occurring instrument/reagent issues and provides insight to supervisor and management, as needed. Continuously participates in validations of new assays/reagents/software packages as a part of a team or independently. Understands, is familiar with, and monitors efficiency of workflow process Analyzes & interprets data of assays performed with in-depth knowledge and has ability to correlate the results between methodologies. Recognizes result patterns & alerts the review personnel. Recognizes system/test failures, takes necessary actions to solve known issues independently and notifies superiors or supervisors. Maintains and ensures quality of laboratory instrumentation and reagents. Understands established quality metrics & recognizes deviations from standard. Keeps track of inventory on daily basis per assay, determines reagents’ needs & QC involved and proactively communicates with team and/or vendor Co-ordinates, performs & evaluates necessary QC. Manages clinical lab data and generates appropriate reports. Records necessary sensitizing events & evaluates the impact of these on test results. Completes daily general lab maintenance. Participates in clinical research study projects. Performs statistical tests. Laboratory performance demonstrating good judgment, conscientiousness, precision, and accuracy. Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a full 4-year courses of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in science; or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in the field of HLA antibody identification/crossmatch, histocompatibility testing or related is required Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests. Must possess a good eye for detail, manual dexterity and must have the ability to maintain focus and mental concentration, due to the complexity of the work and risks stemming from an incorrect result. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures. Experience in training new technologists. American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Histocompatibility technologist (CHT) or specialist (CHS) certification. Experience in data analysis and reporting. Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. Work-Life And Wellness Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Professional Growth & Development Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. Northwestern University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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Senior Medical Technologist
role at
Northwestern University Department:
MED-Transplant Center Salary/Grade:
NEX/16 Target hiring range for this position will be between
$29.22-$33.94 per hour.
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary This position supports the Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC) Transplant Immunology Laboratory. The Senior Medical Technologist (Senior Histocompatibility Technologist) performs laboratory tests specific to the HLA antibody lab and must be skilled in antibody screening/identification assays and crossmatch between recipients and donors. Manages major projects including complex testing and validating of new clinical and research assays functioning as a technical resource providing training and mentoring to other transplant immunology lab staff. May perform up to final review of assigned clinical test results. Ensures lab compliance with all associated rules & regulations by heavily participating in the lab’s quality management program. Technologist is expected to use exceptional judgment to adapt an advanced knowledge of skills, methods, practices, policies &/or procedures & a moderate degree of innovation, analysis & reasoning to complete work that is project oriented & involves some complex problems &/or decisions. Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests This position includes participation in a rotating weekday and weekend on-call schedule. During on-call hours, the technologist performs pre-consultation workups to assess transplant recipient and donor compatibility, as well as urgent testing during weekends and holidays. Occasional overtime may be required. Specific Responsibilities
Establishes, validates & optimizes protocols & and coordinates multiple complex projects. Excels in performing assays (as trained), analyzes, and interprets clinical histocompatibility tests. Serves as a resource for colleagues for technical problem resolution. Provides resolution for re-occurring instrument/reagent issues and provides insight to supervisor and management, as needed. Continuously participates in validations of new assays/reagents/software packages as a part of a team or independently. Understands, is familiar with, and monitors efficiency of workflow process Analyzes & interprets data of assays performed with in-depth knowledge and has ability to correlate the results between methodologies. Recognizes result patterns & alerts the review personnel. Recognizes system/test failures, takes necessary actions to solve known issues independently and notifies superiors or supervisors. Maintains and ensures quality of laboratory instrumentation and reagents. Understands established quality metrics & recognizes deviations from standard. Keeps track of inventory on daily basis per assay, determines reagents’ needs & QC involved and proactively communicates with team and/or vendor Co-ordinates, performs & evaluates necessary QC. Manages clinical lab data and generates appropriate reports. Records necessary sensitizing events & evaluates the impact of these on test results. Completes daily general lab maintenance. Participates in clinical research study projects. Performs statistical tests. Laboratory performance demonstrating good judgment, conscientiousness, precision, and accuracy. Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a full 4-year courses of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in science; or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in the field of HLA antibody identification/crossmatch, histocompatibility testing or related is required Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests. Must possess a good eye for detail, manual dexterity and must have the ability to maintain focus and mental concentration, due to the complexity of the work and risks stemming from an incorrect result. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures. Experience in training new technologists. American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Histocompatibility technologist (CHT) or specialist (CHS) certification. Experience in data analysis and reporting. Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. Work-Life And Wellness Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Professional Growth & Development Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. Northwestern University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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