Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry Analysis

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for the Flow Cytometry department who wants to learn and grow. The role operates in a 24/7 environment with multiple shift arrangements possible.

The Technologist works under general supervision performing complex laboratory procedures on diverse specimens and maintains accurate records. A relevant degree and licensure are required for this position in Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or a science degree with 1+ year laboratory experience.
• Certification: ASCP in the assigned specialty where available.
• Current state license to perform laboratory testing if required by the state (FL/CA/TN).

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests under general supervision with independent judgment.
• Follows SOPs for specimen handling, processing, reporting and records all testing on-site.
• Maintains records to ensure proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.
• Determines specimen acceptability and prepares specimens for testing.
• Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviews and reports test results including STATS or Critical results to interpreting physician as per SOP.
• Performs QC on reagents, equipment and assays and documents corrective actions for QC failures.
• Prepares stock solutions, reagents and cocktails as per SOPs and evaluates them.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in sciences + 1 year lab experience

Tools

ASCP certification

State licensure (FL/CA/TN)

Job description

NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Flow Cytometry department who wants to learn and grow.

Our organization operates 24/7; multiple shift arrangements may be available.

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned.
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on site.
• Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
• Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP.
• Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow‑up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Prepares stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOP’s. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course.
• 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Certificate Compliance Requirements:
  • Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available.
  • FL: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
  • CA: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist.
  • TN: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional.