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Job Description

The Level I HLA Technician is a member of the HLA laboratory staff and operates with close supervision. As much as ninety (90%) percent of the time is spent performing routine tasks requiring entry level cognitive, manipulative, and problem-solving skills. Tasks involve operating and QC-ing test equipment, conducting basic level tests, collaborating with other hospital departments. Additional duties include general support functions vital for the routine operation of laboratory activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Working under supervision of a Licensed CLS,

+ Sets up routine HLA procedures using approved procedures and protocols according to career-entry level standards of practice.

+ Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in routine testing.

+ Validates and documents all test results personally performed according to established procedures for manual and electronic data management and reporting.

+ Recognizes basic issues in test methodology and instrument function, and initiates decision-making activities and corrective action procedures. Acquires the ability to recognize complex problems and solve them with minimal consultation.

+ Uses established quality assurance protocols to insure accurate functioning of instruments, reagents, and analytical procedures including assaying appropriate standards and controls, and performing instrument function verifications.

+ Prepares reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.

+ Acquires a basic understanding of the theory of HLA, its complex and constantly evolving nomenclature, and genetics, as well as the technical skills and application of laboratory test procedures involved. Develops interpretive skills vital for advancement.

+ Assists in the collection of research data, as requested.

+ Interacts with physicians and other hospital staff to promote quality patient care and a positive image of the laboratory.

+ Demonstrates a solid understanding of specimen requirements, normal ranges, critical values, and acquires the knowledge of alternate HLA strategies.

+ Performs other duties and assignments as requested.

Qualifications

Job qualifications

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least one (1) year’s coursework in a Biological Science or Chemistry, or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

No experience required, but applicants with some experience in a clinical or research laboratory preferred.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

**Req ID** : 12729

**Working Title** : HLA Lab Technician

**Department** : HLA Lab

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Pathology / Laboratory

**Job Specialty** : Laboratory

**Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $29.01 - $44.97

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.