Medical Technologist - Blood Bank, Flow Cytometry

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Technologist specializing in Blood Bank and Flow Cytometry. The role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and participating in teaching. Candidates should have a strong background in relevant fields and a Florida State License.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Flow Cytometry, Blood bank, and Hematology.
• Florida State License required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis.
• Maintains quality control on instrumentation and reagents.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Blood bank

Hematology

Laboratory techniques

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree

National Certification

Florida State License

Job description

Medical Technologist - Blood Bank, Flow Cytometry

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Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis while adhering to guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies. Works under the supervision of the Section Chief, the direction of the Chief of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, and the Director of Operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Flow Cytometry, Blood bank (transfusion & crossmatch), and Hematology (manual differentials).

Job Specific Duties

• Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents used daily.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment. Maintains cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and area.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing; evaluates and responds to proficiency testing survey results promptly.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and policies to students and staff rotations.
• Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately within the required turnaround time.
• Performs quality control/quality improvement processes and maintains required records.
• Recognizes and reports critical values within specified timeframes to appropriate patient care personnel.
• Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation, and implements new test procedures per CAP standards.
• Participates in department lean processes overseen by the director.
• Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Reviews instrumentation, processes, reagents, and storage daily to ensure compliance.
• Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS, AABB) standards and regulations.
• Florida State License is required, along with meeting Florida State requirements for licensure and continuing education for license renewal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provides coverage on assigned rotating weekends as part of the lab team.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred.
• National Certification is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English promptly, clearly, and courteously, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.
• Ability to use a computer to enter and access patient data.
• Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate persons.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to individual client needs.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.