HLA Technologist III
Company: Nevada Donor Network, Inc.
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The HLA Technologist III supports the mission,
goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN)
through participating in all aspects of Histocompatibility testing.
Responsibilities include overseeing and participating in the daily
performance at the technologist level, results analysis, and report
preparation for HLA testing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential
Functions Statement(s): · Assists in special projects and data
analysis as requested. · Oversees, and participates in, the
day-to-day performance, analysis, and report preparation for HLA
testing. · Evaluates and makes recommendations for new equipment,
supplies and reagents and implements their application. · Trains
technical staff to perform HLA related testing and quality control
procedures. · Performs testing personnel CLIA competency assessment
as assigned by Manager/Director. · Assists in the writing and
updating of the technical procedure manual and QC procedures. ·
Routinely oversees and performs preparation and quality control of
reagents, kits, etc. · Participates in providing education to staff
regarding the role of HLA in transplantation and assists in
providing “in-house” professional development. · Performs specimen
processing. · Performs all laboratory tests as assigned by the
Manager/Director. Analyzes results and prepares reports. ·
Participates in on-call technologist rotation. · Participates in
proficiency testing exercises. · Participates in Team Lead rotation
as needed. · Evaluates a given patient’s immunologic and serologic
history, determines appropriate battery of tests, and recommends
additional testing. · Recognizes and guards against disclosure of
highly sensitive and confidential patient records and test results,
i.e., compatibility results, HIV status and organ donor
identification. · Facilitates patient chart review/reporting as
requested. · Performs other related duties as required/requested.
Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor's Degree
(four-year college or university) in biological science required.
Experience: Five (5) years of HLA experience under a qualified
Director is required. Computer Skills: Working knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of medical
terminology preferred. Experience with database applications
preferred. Certificates & Licenses: American College of
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) certification as a
Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) is required. In
addition to CHS, board certification as a Medical
Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist is preferred (e.g. Board
certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)). A
Nevada State License to perform laboratory testing is required.
Other Requirements: Meets current state, federal and other
regulatory agency (American Society for Histocompatibility and
Immunogenetics (ASHI)) educational/experience requirements. The
technologist is required to have a personal cell phone for on-call
responsibilities and occasionally required to travel by personal
auto to meet all of the duties and responsibilities of the
position.
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