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Organization:

HLA Lab

Job Summary:

Job Summary:
$10,000.00 Signing Bonus and Relocation Stipend signing incentives
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking to hire a Histocompatibility Technologist, whom will report to the Manager of our new Histocompatibility and Immunogenetic Laboratory. This position is responsible for performing all clinical testing, and instrument management for histocompatibility, and Immunogenetics Laboratory. Certification (CHT/CHS-ACHI) is preferred.

The Histocompatibility Technologist demonstrates appropriate experience and knowledge to perform, analyze and interpret laboratory test, and adhere to clinical laboratory guidelines. This position brings special focus and attention to the technical solutions; supporting the implementation of the lab information system(s) needed to support the department and then transitioning to ongoing management and support of the system. Must be available for future scheduled 24 hour on-call responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide patient-focused care in a clinical setting through Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing using molecular methods, following Lab SOPs and protocols.
Perform data analysis and interpretation of HLA alleles and haplotype frequency.
Isolates Lymphocytes from Peripheral Blood, Spleen, and Lymph nodes.
Perform cellular based antibody screening by Flow Cytometry Crossmatch, and perform initial analysis and data interpretation
Perform Antibody Screening, Antibody Specificity Analysis, by Luminex solid phase methods, and perform initial analysis and data interpretation.
Generate initial crossmatch and antibody screening reports for manager and director final review.
Combine HLA typing, flow crossmatch and antibody screening results to generate the first revision of the Virtual Crossmatch Report for final director revision and sing off.
Able to collect requests from transplant coordinators and physicians to be transferred to the laboratory Manager and Director. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned
Position Qualifications:

Required:
*< 1year relevant experience, preferably >1 year in a Histocompatibility or clinical Laboratory
*CHT certification within 2 years of hire.
*Successful completion of BS from accredited institution with major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and CHT/CHS certified technologist or specialist certification.

Desired:
*Prior Histocompatibility experience
*Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS), Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT),
*State of Tennessee categorical/ special analyst Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.

Position Shift:
*VUMC, MetroCenter, Nashville, Tennessee. Fulltime, Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

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Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratories

As part of our Laboratory Transformation project, we are thrilled to announce the creation of our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory, which brings high complexity testing capabilities to our transplant center. Our laboratory will provide innovative histocompatibility and genetic testing services, which are crucial for transplantations, disease associations, and drug resistance or susceptibility.

As one of the country's largest transplant programs, the VUMC transplant center conducts renal, cardiac, liver, lung, pancreas, bone marrow/HSC transplants, and multi-organ procedures. To ensure a smooth transplantation process, our laboratory team will work closely with transplant surgeons, physicians, and coordinators to measure and minimize pre-transplant immunological risk.

Following transplantation, we will closely monitor the early onset of allo-antibodies, allowing for rapid treatment to prevent rejection complications. With our laboratory's high-complexity testing services, we are confident that we can contribute to the success of our transplant program and improve patient outcomes.

We are looking for bright, energetic, and creative candidates with a record of independent work under complex conditions. They must be curious learners, self-motivated and capable of conducting multiple tasks with great attention to details. They should have a strong desire for ownership in developing this new laboratory, excellent communications skills, and strong work ethic.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience of clinical histocompatibility or, previous experience performing next generation sequencing and/or detecting antibodies using liquid arrays and flow cytometric assays.

A preferred skill set will be to have previous experience in the implementation of a Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory specific lab information system and solid MS Office Suite experience.

VUMC Diagnostic Laboratories Summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been rated the #1 Hospital in Nashville and the state of Tennessee by the US News & World Report. VUMC's Diagnostic Laboratories are undergoing an exciting time of change, including a planned expansion to a new state-of-the-art 110,000 sq ft laboratory. This, along with an established Professional Advancement Ladder (PAL), provides additional opportunities for growth within our system. VUMC is an academic medicine environment, providing team members frequent interaction with clinical teams and exposure to complex and novel disease cases.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

• US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
• Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
• Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
• The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
• American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
• Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
• National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
• Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

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Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's

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