Lead Medical Technologist- Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Lab at HUP

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is looking for a Lead Medical Technologist in the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory (Full Time / Evening Shift) to support the multi-organ (kidney, pancreas, heart, lung, VCA) and stem cell transplant programs at Penn Medicine.

Summary of Accountabilities :

Oversee daily technical operation

Responsible for scheduling and prioritizing daily work assignments to meet workload demands

Ensure all reagent quality control procedures are performed to comply with regulatory standards

Review and sign off on quality control testing and patient results

Responsible for writing / updating Standard Operating procedures

Serves as a technical resource for the HLA staff and other medical professionals

Work with the Director and management team to accomplish laboratory objectives

Coordinates activities related to new programs / increased workloads : cost analysis, test codes, workflow analysis and reporting of results Implements change effectively

Evaluates the effectiveness of quality improvement endeavors and corrective action plans

Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for patient / employee safety

Orients and trains new hires. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback to enhance effectiveness of the technical staff

Applies knowledge and technical skills to perform laboratory assay and produces accurate and complete results.

Minimum Certifications, Registry and / or Licensure :

• CHT (Certified Histocompatibility Technologist) or CHS (Certified Histocompatibility Specialist) certification required within 12 months of hire date or promotion (Required)

Minimum Degree Requirements and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in a biological science, chemistry science or medical technology (Required)

Minimum of 3 years experience related to Histocompatibility testing (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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