Emory Healthcare
Overview
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We are 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
Location Available: Emory University Hospital Shift
Full-Time, 2:45pm - 11:15pm, Monday - Friday 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). Benefits
Sign-On and Relocation bonuses when applicable Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Equal Opportunity
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. One week’s advance notice is preferred. Physical & Environmental
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 up to 50 lbs; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Environmental factors include exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, and other conditions; travel may be required. Personal protective equipment may be required depending on assigned tasks.
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Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We are 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
Location Available: Emory University Hospital Shift
Full-Time, 2:45pm - 11:15pm, Monday - Friday 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). Benefits
Sign-On and Relocation bonuses when applicable Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Equal Opportunity
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. One week’s advance notice is preferred. Physical & Environmental
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 up to 50 lbs; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Environmental factors include exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, and other conditions; travel may be required. Personal protective equipment may be required depending on assigned tasks.
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