Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Temp, Overnights - Flow Cytometry

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care company in Houston, TX is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for its Flow Cytometry department. This full-time position involves performing complex laboratory procedures and analyzing specimens. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or a related science, with at least 1 year of lab experience. The role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care and quality control.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in high complexity testing preferred.
• Nationally recognized ASCP certification for the assigned specialty preferred.
• Current state license to perform laboratory testing in respective states.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests under supervision.
• Maintain accurate testing records and quality control documentation.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Quality control management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Temp, Overnights - Flow Cytometry

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NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Flow Cytometry department for our lab in Houston, TX. This is a full-time position on a Temporary status. Shift time: Monday-Friday, 8:00pm-4:30am overnights (subject to change based on business needs).

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Overview

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
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOPs. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with at least one year of laboratory experience/training
• 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
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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