Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry Analysis

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories in Tampa, FL is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Flow Cytometry department who wants to learn and grow, with 24/7 operation and multiple shift arrangements.

Under general supervision, you will perform complex tests, handle specimens, maintain records, and ensure QC and accurate reporting to physicians. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced diagnostic lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Alternative degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences with at least one year of lab experience or training.
• 1+ years of high complexity testing experience preferred.
• ASCP certification in the assigned specialty, when available.
• Florida license to perform laboratory testing as Clinical Laboratory Technologist; CA/TN licensure considered.
• State licensure requirements: FL CLT; CA CLS/CS/CBL; TN Medical Laboratory Professional.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently under general supervision, exercising independent judgment in the assigned specialty.
• Follows SOPs for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintains accurate records on site.
• Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested the same as patient specimens.
• Determines specimen acceptability for testing and prepares clinical specimens for testing.
• Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviews and releases test results and reports STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per SOP.
• Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays; addresses QC failures with supervisor/lead technologist.
• Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Prepares stock solutions, reagents and cocktails; tests and evaluates them per SOP.

Skills

ASCP certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical/physical/biological sciences with ≥1 year lab experience

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.