Medical Lab Scientist, Histocompatibility Technologist (HLA Lab)
@ Piedmont HealthcareMedical Lab Scientist, Histocompatibility Technologist (HLA Lab)
About the job
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is a healthcare facility providing comprehensive clinical services. The Histocompatibility Technologist role involves executing advanced testing including molecular typing and flow cytometry, requiring professional expertise, and participating in on-call duties.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in related science
- No prior experience required
- MLS or ABHI certification
- Knowledge of molecular typing
- Experience with flow cytometry
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science
- MLS - Medical Lab Scientist Certification or ABHI certification
- Ability to interpret complex test results
- Strong knowledge of histocompatibility testing
Full job description
Overview:
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Histocompatibility Laboratory perform highcomplexity testing that supports solid organ transplantation. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform and interpret specialized laboratory testing, including molecular HLA typing, antibody testing, and flow cytometry. The HLA laboratory plays a critical role in transplant candidate evaluation, donor compatibility assessment, and organ allocation decisions.
Responsibilities:
Performs high complexity histocompatibility testing and related functions including molecular typing, antibody monitoring, and flow cytometry that regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze. Participates in on-call rotation.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited college or university Required
Work Experience
- No experience required Required
Licenses and Certifications
- MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP (or equivalent organization), within 1-1/2 Yrs Required or
- ABHI - American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Histocompatibility Technologist by ABHI within 1-1/2 Yrs Required