| Job
Code: |
1655
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| Job
Title: |
Histocompatibility Technologist II
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| Creation
Date: |
09/01/86
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| Revision
Date: |
05/05/07 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides advanced technical skills necessary to organize and perform
histocompatibility typing for transplantation and disease associations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Draws blood from normal control subjects as
necessary and conducts specialized blood tests to determine antibody level
of transplant recipients.
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Performs histocompatibility testing for
transplantation and disease associations.
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Assures accuracy of results and reports to
transplant surgeon and other appropriate personnel.
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Evaluates immunocompetency of transplant
patient prior to and following procedure when necessary.
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Coordinates donor/recipient information and
status with transplant team.
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Maintains complete records of transplant
patients.
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Prepares and enters test data and results
into computer.
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Monitors and evaluates quality control
procedures.
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Responsible for laboratory safety
proficiency.
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Assists in evaluating laboratory services
and procedures and makes recommendations.
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Assists in evaluation of new testing
procedures and techniques.
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Assists in development and update of
laboratory manual.
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Adheres to internal controls established for
department.
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or equivalent in related field and one
year of HLA related experience. Certification as a Histocompatibility
Technologist by the American Board for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI).
EQUIPMENT:
Standard laboratory equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Participates in on-call rotation schedule. Standard laboratory environment.
May be exposed to infectious disease-bearing specimens and radioactive
materials.
OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
