Immunogenetics Technologist

General Summary/Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the laboratory manager, performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. Independent responsibility for accomplishing routines will be assumed after proficiency has been acquired. Abilities will include an accurate recording of lab observations both written and oral. Attention to defined lab procedures and safe manipulation of lab equipment will be required. These duties require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical. Specific duties may vary according to rotation assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Following successful completion of training, the technologist must be able to work independently in the following areas:

• Performance of routine laboratory tests.
• Scheduling workflow and daily quality control functions.
• Provision of technical assistance to junior technologists.
• Interpretation of test results and communication of these results to physicians and transplant coordinators.
• Participation in the training of new staff.
• Maintenance of the quality control for procedures and function checks on equipment.
• Maintenance of supply inventory.
• Maintenance of accurate records and reports.
• Assistance in maintenance of procedure manual.
• Take On-Call for Deceased Donor program.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in a biologic science or medical technology and have a minimum of one year experience in histocompatibility testing. Candidates must be eligible for CHT certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous lab experience highly preferred.

Specific physical requirements for the job:

Equipment, Machine, or Tool Requirements:

Computer experience including MS Office, database, and email. Telephone and Fax. Experience with laboratory tools and equipment including: centrifuge, spectrophotometer, PCR machines, genetic analyzers.

Work Environment /While performing the duties of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) up to 85% of the time. Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus. The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides. Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory work stations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment.

• Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents, charts and results. Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope).

• Laboratory environment - Exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed. Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment.

• May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory or on campus). May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: supply boxes or Formalin cubes). In some areas work space is confined.

• Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must insure compliance with Hospital Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices.

• Many department laboratories operate 24/7 with schedules on day, evening, or night shift. Rotating schedules which may include weekend work and holiday assignment. (Overtime possible when authorized/needed to meet business and patient needs

Classified Title: Immunogenetics Technologist
Working Title: Immunogenetics Technologist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $45,195-$62,225 (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5:00p
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10003067-SOM Pat Transfusion Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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