Medical Technologist

Summary of Position

Perform Flow Cytometry processing for Leukemia/Lymphoma and PNH testing. Utilizing the cytometry software, perform data acquisition of patient samples. Assist with daily QC/QA, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. Assist with validation projects. Assist specimen management in the triage and proper specimen handling of specimens, including sterile split technique.

Key Job Elements

• Sample Preparation: Identify, lyse, and stain samples for flow cytometric testing.
• Sample Splits: Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
• Cytometers: Properly identify and acquire patient samples, as well as troubleshoot and perform daily maintenance on all cytometers and within laboratory.
• Laboratory equipment: Perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Fresh Prep: Accurately verify that all specimens are properly identified, process work completely and accurately, to include requisitions and any additional documents accompanying specimens.
• Reports: Locate and maintain patient reports/folders using laboratory LIS.
• Participate in the development of SOPs including updates as required.
• Professional Development: Attend in-services, reads professional literature, and participate in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of flow cytometry. Participate in proficiency testing.
• Quality Control: Comply with quality control policies and procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
• Reagents/Media: Prepare reagents, stains, and media in accordance with laboratory protocol.
• Safety: Practice universal precautions measures necessary for the handling of patient samples and use proper PPE when working in the laboratory.
• Supplies: Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related scientific field.
• 0-2 years of flow cytometry experience preferred but not required.
• Certification as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical scientist with a recognized agency (ASCP, NCA, HEW, etc).
• Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency.
• Technical laboratory personnel whose certification has been grandfathered and does not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually.