Histocompatibility Technologist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Pay Range: $30.75 - $46.25 Position Highlights: This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment. Schedule: Day Shift Monday - Friday. Includes call time one weeknight overnight each week. Rotate every 4th Weekend/Holiday. You Belong at Avera: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview: Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties in the assigned laboratory specialty. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory services, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance, test result correlation and clinical laboratory continuing education.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines, including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, and reagent preparation.
• Accurately performs HLA typing and analysis using serological and molecular methods including PCR-SSP/SSO and performs cross-matching and antibody screening using Flow Cytometry and Luminex Platform.
• Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
• Assesses the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values.
• Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
• Provides instruction and/or perform specimen collection.

Essential Qualifications: The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Bachelor's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Science degree or related science degree or Bachelor's Transcript showing completion of Medical Technology degree Certified Histocompatability Associate (CHA) - The American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) within 3 Years or Certified Histocompatability Technologist (CHT) - The American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) within 2 Years

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialty certification from American Society Clinical Sciences (ASCP), American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), National Registry for Certified Chemists (NRCC) or other equivalent agency as appropriate for the assigned area of specialty Upon Hire 1-3 years recent Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) transplant experience

Expectations and Standards: Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some: Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship