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Detroit Medical Center · 1 day ago

HLA Technical Specialist

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Detroit Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. The HLA Technical Specialist will guide the daily activities of testing and result analysis, serve as the technical expert, and provide ongoing education and training to staff while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Guides the daily activities of testing and result analysis and reporting to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations

Serves as the technical expert and provides ongoing education and training to staff

Assist in research and specialized projects as appropriate

Supports the standards set forth in the DMCs Code of Conduct by creating an atmosphere of commitment to legal and ethical standards, and as directed, implementing external and internal audit recommendations

Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations JCAHO requirements, and DMC policies and procedures

Qualification

HLA experienceHistocompatibility trainingMolecular typingFlow cytometryASCP certificationSoft skills

Required

Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, related science or clinical discipline, or Canadian degree in clinical discipline and completion of accredited Canadian Technologist program

Registry eligible or registered by ASCP, Canadian CSMLS, NCA or HLA ACHI

Previous training in all components of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics lab service, and a minimum of 3 years experience in HLA, including serologic, and low and high resolution molecular typing, and post-transplant monitoring

Preferred

Flow cytometry experience preferred

CHT or CHS Certification by American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.