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Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Technologist

Sanford Health

Bismarck, ND

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Antibodies, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Donor Development, Healthcare, On Call, Organ Transplant, Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Analysis, Testing, Typing
LOCATION
Bismarck, ND
POSTED
4 days ago
**Careers With Purpose**

**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**

**Facility:** Bismarck Clinic
**Location:** Bismarck, ND
**Address:** 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

**Department Details**

This is a day, 8 to 4:30, position. No weekends or holidays, except when on call. Flexible work schedule. Working directly with the kidney transplant team. Very interesting and rewarding position. All on the job training in HLA provided.

**Job Summary**

Perform complex histocompatibility testing, including serologic and molecular methods of tissue typing, antibody screening and identification, and donor cross matching. Interpret and evaluate histocompatibility data and apply this to donor-recipient matching for solid organ transplantation. Routine patient testing, including patient preparation, specimen handling, and processing. Be able to perform emergent patient testing independently in an on-call situation. Record, interpret and report test results. Review of quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative maintenance records. Performance of instrument maintenance and function checks. Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples. May be required for some additional shift flexibility including designated on-call responsibility.

**Qualifications**

Bachelor's degree in science field required.

Three years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

National certification exam required for Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

If not MT, MLS or CLS, certification from the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) required within one year.

Will obtain and maintain any continuing education credits equivalent to the requirements of applicable state licensure law(s).

If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.

**Benefits**

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0261810
**Job Function:** Allied Health
**Featured:** No

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