• Current California CLT License or CHS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skill.  
• Skill in reading and interpreting computer reports.
• Ability to interact humanistically with patients, visitors, hospital staff and co-workers and to maintain cooperative working relationships in the section.
• Ability to respond to changes in schedule and to work variable shifts, on-call and rotate holidays.

• Skill in HLA serology testing including lymphocyte isolation T/B cell separation, lymphocytotoxic crossmatch, preparation of sera for antibody characterization, reading and evaluating patient testing trays.
• Working knowledge of DNA typing and testing techniques including isolation, PCR, gel loading, DNA result evaluation, interpretation and reporting of test result.
• Skill in performing HLA testing for solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, HLA typing and crossmatch procedures for cadaveric donor transplantation.
• Working knowledge of flow cytometry techniques is preferred.
• Knowledge of ASHI, and CAP requirements.
• Experience in a Histocompatibility Lab.

• Requires a current California Clinical Lab Scientist License and preferably two years of recent clinical laboratory experience in a Blood Bank.  
• Must have a working knowledge of lab safety and test methodologies used in blood banking.  
• Experience with MTS gel methodology and solid phase testing preferred.
• Ability to accurately record and collate lab data, and to draw appropriate conclusions.  
• Ability to perform computer data entry and retrieval.  
• Must have manual dexterity to perform procedures and maintain instrumentation.  
• Effective listening skills to understand tasks, duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as computer entry and pipeting.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under conditions of frequent interruptions, distractions, and heavy workload while maintaining equanimity, accuracy, and productivity.  
• Ability to work in an environment with variations in temperature and instrument noise.  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships with personnel in the section, laboratory, and ancillary medical areas.  
• Ability to respond positively to necessary changes in work schedule with cooperation.

Medical Technologists, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

Description:

Explore your potential and embark on a career with Mayo Clinic. We have been named one of FORTUNE magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for six consecutive years. Mayo Clinics new hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, combines the best of high technology with the highest level of patient care and attention. Modern equipment and advanced technologies are used in a nurturing, friendly environment, merging the art of healing with the science of medicine.

As a medical technologist at Mayo Clinic, you will provide quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens using state of the art instrumentation to provide information to physicians to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Analyzes, evaluates, and reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Working as a team with physicians, nurses, and other allied health individuals, coordinates testing, correlates results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability for the benefit of the patient. You will provide on-call coverage to support Transplant Services as indicated by assigned work area. Participate in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities. In addition to providing testing for Mayo Clinic hospital and group practice patients, you will also provide reference laboratory services for other clinics and hospitals in the United States.

Qualifications:

To qualify as a Medical Technologist I the following is required: an Associates Degree in clinical laboratory sciences or related field and Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent, and Florida State Clinical Technologist license in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Immunohematology as appropriate to assigned work areas.

To qualify as a Medical Technologist II the following is required: Bachelors Degree (Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Lab Sciences) or Bachelors degree with medical technology clinical internship is required. Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent and Florida State Clinical Technologist license in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or histocompatability (certification by AHBI preferred and receives reciprocity as qualification for licensure in the specialty of histocompatability by the State of Florida) as appropriate to assigned work areas.

We are a community of exceptional talent and expertise, fusing the combined strength of more than 40 specialty areas into a healthcare environment unlike any other.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, we value diversity. Mayo Clinic conducts reference checks and background checks; drug testing is required of all new hires.

Contact:

We invite you to explore the opportunities that await you at Mayo Clinic; please visit our website at: www.mayoclinic.org/jobs-jax and search for job category “CLINICAL LABS.”

HLA Medical Technologist II – Immunogenetics (19984), University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Description:

Are You Ready to Join a Leader in Transplant Technology and Research?

The UMMC Immunogenetics Laboratory has an outstanding opportunity available for qualified HLA/Medical Technologist II. Located next to the beautiful Inner Harbor area in Baltimore, Maryland, our laboratory is the provider of histocompatibility testing for the UMMC Kidney, Pancreas, Liver, Heart, Lung and Stem Cell Transplant programs, and the National Marrow Donor Program.

The Technologist II is responsible for performing state-of-the-art histocompatibility testing for HLA typing, crossmatching and antibody screens. Testing methodologies include PCR-SSOP, PCR-SSP, cytotoxicity, Luminex micro bead assays, flow cytometry, DNA sequencing and bone marrow engraftment analysis. There are shared deceased donor on-call responsibilities for this position.

Qualifications:

 
1. Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, basic sciences or other related field from an accredited program is required.
2. Minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
3. MT ASCP or equivalent desired. CHT or CHS preferred but not required.
4. Ability to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques, work with complex instrumentation, interpret test results, and identify and correct discrepancies. Skills required for proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation and storage necessary. 5. Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to prioritize, organize, and efficiently handle a high volume workload essential, must maintain high standard of performance during repetitious tasks.
7. Ability to perform basic computer skills which would be used in a laboratory setting.
8. Will rotate 24-hour on-call coverage and overtime as needed.

Contact:

Req ID: 19984

 
www.ummc-careers.com 

 
EOE

Medical Technologist – Blood Bank (30744), University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Description:

The UMMC Department of Pathology offers the in-depth learning experience and opportunity for exploration that just can't be found anywhere else. Here, professionals across all disciplines of clinical and anatomical laboratory sciences find a dynamic state-of-the-art environment that will inspire your growth and fuel your advancement.

The Blood Bank services the Medical Center and its affiliate hospitals The R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, a large multi-disciplinary cancer program based in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center and one of the largest Kidney, Liver, Heart, Lung and Stem Cell Transplant Programs in the country. You'll be working with the unique resources and talented team members who are helping us make enormous advances in patient care each and every day.

We are currently seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Blood Bank team.

As a Medical Technologist you will perform complex analyses on a variety of sample types. Responsibilities include:

* Understands theories and principles involved in the performance of all procedures.

* Maintains proper records and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results.

* Responsible for quality, efficiency and safety in the performance of laboratory functions.

* Troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions.

* Assists with development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities when appropriate.

Qualifications:

 
1. Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, basic sciences or other related field from an accredited program is required.
2. Must be eligible for certification by a nationally recognized program, e.g. ASCP or equivalent and become certified within 12 months of employment.
3. Successful completion of NACCLS accredited clinical rotation or at least 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in a licensed hospital or reference laboratory setting.
4. Proficient knowledge of clinical laboratory processes, analytical procedures, and various laboratory equipment including routine maintenance and calibration.
5. Ability to perform basic computer skills which would be used in a laboratory setting.

Contact:

Req ID: 30744

 
www.ummc-careers.com 

 
EOE

Medical Technologist – Microbiology, Night (32937), University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Description:

The UMMC Department of Pathology offers the in-depth learning experience and opportunity for exploration that just can't be found anywhere else. Here, professionals across all disciplines of clinical and anatomical laboratory sciences find a dynamic state-of-the-art environment that will inspire your growth and fuel your advancement.

As Maryland's largest Trauma Center and renowned for our Kidney, Liver, Heart, Lung and Stem Cell transplant programs, you'll be working with the unique resources and talented team members who are helping us make enormous advances in patient care each and every day.

We are currently seeking a Medical Technologist to work Full Time Nights in Microbiology.

As a Medical Technologist you will perform complex analyses on a variety of sample types. Responsibilities include:

* Understands theories and principles involved in the performance of all procedures.

* Maintains proper records and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results.

* Responsible for quality, efficiency and safety in the performance of laboratory functions.

* Troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions.

* Assists with development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities when appropriate.

Qualifications:

1. Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, basic sciences or other related field from an accredited program is required.

2. Must be eligible for certification by a nationally recognized program, e.g. ASCP or equivalent and become certified within 12 months of employment.

3. Successful completion of NACCLS accredited clinical rotation or at least 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in a licensed hospital or reference laboratory setting.

4. Proficient knowledge of clinical laboratory processes, analytical procedures, and various laboratory equipment including routine maintenance and calibration.

5. Ability to perform basic computer skills which would be used in a laboratory setting.

Contact:

Req ID: 32937

 
www.ummc-careers.com 

 
EOE

Senior Medical Technologist – Blood Bank (31658), University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Description:

The University of Maryland Medical Center's UMMC Department of Pathology offers the in-depth learning experience and opportunity for exploration that just can't be found anywhere else. Here, professionals across all disciplines of clinical and anatomical laboratory sciences find a dynamic state-of-the-art environment that will inspire your growth and fuel your advancement.

The Blood Bank services the Medical Center and its affiliate hospitals The R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, a large multi-disciplinary cancer program based in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center and one of the largest Kidney, Liver, Heart, Lung and Stem Cell Transplant Programs in the country. You'll be working with the unique resources and talented team members who are helping us make enormous advances in patient care each and every day.

We are currently seeking a Senior Medical Technologist to join our Blood Bank team.

Responsibilities include:

 
∙ Oversee and coordinate the daily work activities of Laboratory Personnel in the Blood Bank, under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor.

∙ Provide supervisory direction and technical guidance relating to work processes and procedures, quality control, modification of equipment and training and development.

∙ Helps to ensure that tests and procedures are performed according to established standards and with optimal efficiency.

∙ Provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel to help resolve difficult problems or questions.

∙ Interpret abnormal results and recommends or implements corrective action, as appropriate.

∙ Assist with development and modification of departmental standards and practices/procedures.

∙ Orients and trains technical laboratory personnel.

∙ Recommends improvements for service, procedures and efficiency in operation.

Qualifications:

 
1. Minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required, 2 years of progressive experience in Blood Bank is preferred
2. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft systems.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/program in Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry, is required.
4. Must be certified by a national Registry such as ASCP or equivalent.
5. Proven leadership skills are preferred.
6. Proficient knowledge of clinical laboratory processes, testing and analytical procedures and techniques.
7. Capable of independent judgment and decision making, ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
8. Ability to oversee the work of laboratory personnel, provide orientation and training, assign work priorities, audit work quality and implement appropriate corrective action as directed by the Supervisor/Manager.

Contact:

Req ID: 31658

 
www.ummc-careers.com

 
EOE

Medical Technologist – Bone Marrow Transplant Lab (1052923), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Summary:

This is a full time position for UPMC Shadyside located at the Hillman Cancer Center. This position will typically work 10:00am to 6:30 pm  Monday - Friday. Some nights and holidays may be required. This position performs the manipulation, freezing and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cell products for patients in the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit and processing for contract services.  Comply with all regulations governing the collection, processing, storage and infusion of hematopoietic progenitor cell products.

Responsibilities:

·    Assures aseptic techniques. 

·    Processes autologous and allogeneic progenitor cell products according to procedure

·    Maintains and operates specialized automated equipment.

·    Prepares reagents according to strict guidelines.

·    Performs calculations that determine critical patient indices

·    Performs required testing on hematopoietic progenitor cell products.

·    Follows procedures for sample acceptance, patient identification and confidentiality

·    Ensures that all records relevant to a patient¿s product is contained within the HSCLab Patient folder.

·    Maintains accurate and current records in the computer for the following:

o        Hematopoietic progenitor cell product storage locations in the LN2 vessels.

o        All computed flow cytometry results for hematopoietic progenitor cell products

·    Performs regularly scheduled laboratory and reagent QC as specified in HSCLab manuals.

·    Performs periodic quality control tests on all automated equipment as specified in the HSCLab procedure manual. 

·    Compiles QC for review by Laboratory Supervisor.

·    Notifies Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director of equipment failure and when quality control criteria exceed established limits.

·    Identify major problems if they arise during processing; notify Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director and Medical Director for consultation and instruction.

Basic Qualifications:

·    Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (A.S.C.P.) and two years experience in a clinical setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  An Associate degree in one of the sciences with at least five years of related laboratory science and A.S.C.P. registration (or equivalent) is also acceptable. 

·    Minimum training period of one year required.

Licensure/Certifications:

·    Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure.

·    CPR Certification required.

Salary Range:        16.83  22.10  27.94

Contact:

Job ID: 1052923

Web Link:

http://www.upmc.com/careersatUPMC/Pages/default.aspx.  

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer

Medical Technologist (09-18841), The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description:

The Immunogenetics Laboratory performs a wide range of high complexity histocompatibility testing for the stem cell and solid organ transplant programs at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Primary responsibilities include HLA typing, crossmatching, HLA antibody identification, engraftment analysis, and immune cell function testing. Testing methodologies include PCR-SSOP, PCR-SSP, PCR-SBT, Fragment Analysis, Flow Cytometry, Luminex, and Lymphocytotoxicity. Rotating on-call is required to cover deceased donor workups for transplant.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or biological science. CHS or CHT (ABHI) certification preferred. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is willing and able to work independently. Attention to detail is essential. Molecular and flow cytometry experience desirable.

Contact:

Web Link:

Requisition No: 09-18841

http://www.chop.edu.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=18841&CurrentPage=1.

Medical Technologist (09-18839), The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description:

The Immunogenetics Laboratory performs a wide range of high complexity histocompatibility testing for the stem cell and solid organ transplant programs at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Primary responsibilities include HLA typing, crossmatching, HLA antibody identification, engraftment analysis, and immune cell function testing. Testing methodologies include PCR-SSOP, PCR-SSP, PCR-SBT, Fragment Analysis, Flow Cytometry, Luminex, and Lymphocytotoxicity. Rotating on-call is required to cover deceased donor workups for transplant.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or biological science. CHS or CHT (ABHI) certification preferred. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is willing and able to work independently. Attention to detail is essential. Molecular and flow cytometry experience desirable.

Contact:

Web Link:

Requisition No: 09-18839

http://www.chop.edu.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=18839&CurrentPage=1.