University of Illinois Chicago · 1 day ago
Tissue Typing Supervisor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $140K/yrThe University of Illinois Chicago is dedicated to providing comprehensive care, education, and research. The Tissue Typing Supervisor provides critical laboratory services for organ and stem cell transplant programs, ensuring accurate testing and fostering a learning environment for trainees.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform Tissue Typing testing, including HLA typing by NGS, HLA flow crossmatch, solid phase HLA antibody testing, and cytotoxic HLA crossmatch, which are critical to solid organ and stem cell transplant programs. Make interpretation of different and complex reaction patterns and identify probable cause for irregular or atypical test results
Use established laboratory techniques that involve delicate and exacting steps requiring measured judgment as to the appropriate procedures to be employed. Such testing may be performed by manual methods involving technical interpretation and/or by automated analyzers involving maintenance and troubleshooting. Exercise expertise in selecting controls, variations in techniques, consistency, and decisions regarding interpretations of test results
Assist in the researching and implementing additions or deletions to the testing menu performed by technologists working in the Tissue Typing Laboratory
Work in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager and Medical Director to investigate and establish new DNA based Tissue Typing tests. Assist in the writing, documenting, and maintaining testing procedures
Assist in the review, update, and revision of all procedure manuals, quality control practices, quality assurance monitors on an annual basis, or more frequently as required. Assist in the researching, evaluating, and initiating new state-of-the-art methods to continually provide the highest quality of patient care. Work in conjunction with the Manager to maintain and update standard operating procedures for outreach testing services. Assure compliance with JCAHO and CAP requirements
Receive and process patient specimens arriving at the laboratory as needed. Maintain proper, accurate and confidential records of patient and donor information
Teach medical students and residents and train new employees in tissue typing procedures and techniques. Document orientation/training and competency testing
Investigate and resolve all problems encountered with testing and/or equipment; institute and monitor corrective measures
Maintains a system of quality assurance which includes timely review of procedure manuals, instrument maintenance, quality control, employee competency testing and adherence to safety policy
Oversees all aspects of Proficiency testing in the laboratory. Ensures all PT surveys are received, performed, and resulted in a timely manner. Maintains all records as required
Assists with the maintenance of the laboratory portion of the UNOS patient waitlist. Update patient antibody results in UNOS
Assist the Laboratory Manager in budget preparation
Provide on-call and off-hours support as necessary
Review daily reports, release preliminary results when appropriate, prepare normal reports, review quality control and equipment performance
Maintain proficiency in all procedures by participating in ongoing continuing education
Maintain a harmonious working relationship among laboratory staff, serve as a mentor and role model, and practice continuous quality improvement
Assist in the planning, preparation, and coordination of workflow for the Tissue Typing Laboratory, assuring all patient testing is performed in a timely manner
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent
Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing for general supervisory personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1461
Bachelor's degree in Science that meets CLIA requirements to perform high complexity testing
Preferred
Must be able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate all activities within the section
Must have good communication skills, both oral and written, to teach tissue typing techniques and procedures and speak with physicians, patients, and staff
Must have good writing skills to update and write procedures and manuals
Must be able to operate and troubleshoot equipment and instruments
Must be able to perform and interpret testing within area of responsibility
Must have theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in tissue typing
Commitment to maintaining and up-dating knowledge of equipment, methodology and on-going development in the field
Must have adequate background knowledge of medical genetics and tissue typing
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
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