Flow Cytometry Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Flow Cytometry Technologist. The role performs flow cytometry and molecular diagnostic studies under supervision, ensuring timely and accurate patient results.

Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree in Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred, with 3 years hematology experience and 1 year flow cytometry exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Science is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Hematology is required.
• 1 year of flow cytometry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specimen registration, preparation, troubleshooting, quality control and client report management.
• Supports department goals for service, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient with information system functions related to job duties.
• Demonstrates responsibility for accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Work is organized per procedures to allow workflow continuity.
• Analyzes proficiency testing samples within required turnaround times.
• Assists supervisor in meeting regulatory requirements (CAP, etc.).
• Maintains equipment and monitors reagents and supplies.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6500 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Flow Cytometry Technologist today with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

The Flow Cytometry Technologist willprovideexpertiseand champion results. Performs flow cytometry or molecular diagnostic studies under the direction of a laboratory supervisor,manageror director. Performsduties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.Appliestheoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensuretimelyandaccuratepatient care delivery. One year of experience as a flow cytometry or molecular technologist ispreferredand three years of hematology experience isrequired.

What you will do in this role:

• Specimen registration, specimen preparation, troubleshooting, quality control, equipment maintenance, and client report management.
• Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
• Is proficient with information system computer functionsrelativeto jobduties.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance ofaccurateandtimelylaboratory testing.
• Work is organized and performed according to section procedure manual so that other personnel can follow workflow.
• Proficiencytesting samples are analyzed according to instructions and are completed within the allowabletime frame.
• Assumes responsibility of the department asappropriate inthe absence of the supervisor.
• Consistently completes all required records/documentationpertaining topatient results.
• Performs stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
• Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (including performing delta checks, etc.)
• Reviews pending logs (OSR) and result logs;resolvesany outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief.
• Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation. Assures that quality control results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters.
• Takes pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard,calibrationand/orproficiencyresults are not withinappropriate guidelines.
• Assistssupervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)
• Equipment isoperatedcorrectlyand periodic maintenance is performed according to schedule. Demonstrates the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions.
• Assistsin monitoring reagents andsupplyinventories andutilizesthem appropriately.
• Maintains education and developmentappropriate forposition.
• Handles all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures andin a timely manner.
• Quality and accuracy of workmeetsstandards
• Assists Lab Director/Supervisor/Section Coordinator withadditionalduties as assigned

What Qualifications you will need:

• Associate’s Degree in Scienceisrequired
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technologyis preferred
• 3 years of experience in Hematology isrequired
• 1 year of flow cytometry experience is preferred

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• State Technologist license where required(CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, TN, WV).
• National Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist required; MT(ASCP) certification or equivalent

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Servicesis a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

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