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HLA Technologist

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Position highlights:

* Work location:1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort. Worth, TX 76104

* Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Department highlights:

* Teamwork oriented approach

* Friendly and welcoming environment

* Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence

* Culturally diverse workforce

* Distinct sense of community and a family feel

Here's What You Need:

* Bachelor's Degree One of the following:

* Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, or Biological Science or

* Bachelor's Degree Must have 24 semester hours of science courses. Must include 6 hours of Chemistry and 6 hours of Biology, or 12 hours of Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory technology in any combination. Required

Experience:

* 1 Year in an ASHI accredited HLA laboratory Required

* 1 Year Under the direct supervision of an ASHI qualified HLA laboratory Director Required

Licenses and Certifications:

* HICHT - Histocompatibility Tech Certified Histocompatibility Technologist through ACHI 6 Months Required

* HICHS - Histocompatibility Splst Certified Histocompatibility Specialist through ACHI 6 Months Required

Skills

Strong, positive interpersonal skills. Ability to read, wrote, and speak English clearly. Problem-solving ability, time management skills, and possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.

Here's What You Will Do:

Specimen Integrity:

* Specimen Integrity is recognized by evaluating and solving problems related to collection and/or processing of specimens.

* Specimen conditions are identified that adversely affect test results.

Maintains specimen integrity throughout the testing process.

Laboratory Operations:

Facilitates workflow process

* Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner.

* Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected.

* Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available.

* Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.

* Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks (evaluation of kids, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.)

* Performs tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of care.

* Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.

* Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.

* Participates in laboratory accreditation activities.

Professional Accountability:

* Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers.

* May be responsible for ongoing competency assess for employees.

* Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions (ex. Web seminars, ASCP/ASHI seminars, Lab sponsored seminars by industry).

* Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame.

* Mandatory health requirements are completed within required time frame.

* Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers.

* Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only.

* Time and attendance is satisfactory.

* Employee exhibits professional appearance.

* Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding deliver of patient care.

* Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction.

* Adhere to the THR Promise Behaviors.

* Performs all duties in compliance with ASHI, TJC and other regulatory and governing bodies.

Test Procedures:

* Follows established laboratory test procedures, including using proper computer protocol.

* Evaluates and reports test results.

* Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel.

* Relays information to next shift and coworkers (ex. instrument malfunctions, unusual patient results, testing problems).

* Gives direction and guidance to technical staff and laboratory support personnel.

Quality Control/Documentation:

* Demonstrates understanding of quality control guidelines.

* Follows Laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits.

* Resolves quality control discrepancies before releasing/reporting patient results.

* Documents and review QC and ensure corrective action when appropriate.

* Performs and documents laboratory equipment maintenance protocols within established time limits.

* Demonstrates knowledge to troubleshoot equipment.

* Follow laboratory protocol for proficiency testing.

Safety:

* Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices.

* Follows HIPAA guidelines.

* Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all hospital and Lab safety/infection control policies and procedures.

* Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills.

* Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the-job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:

* Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

* Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

* Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

* A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

_Do you still have questions or concerns?_ Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

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