Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry, Tues-Sat Overnights

NeoGenomics•Ft Myers, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision in the Flow Cytometry department and performs complex laboratory procedures involving specimens submitted for processing. The role calls for sound independent judgment within the assigned specialty and accurate, careful execution of testing and documentation. The position is in Fort Myers, Florida, on a Tuesday–Saturday overnight shift from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.; the schedule may change based on business needs. NeoGenomics describes its mission as improving patient care through laboratory work and aims to become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory. The company also highlights career coaching, training opportunities, competitive HMO and PPO options, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, paid time off and holidays, wellness courses, and employee resource groups.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a chemical, physical, or biological science, plus at least one year of laboratory experience, training, or a training course.
ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, where available.
For Florida, a current state license to perform laboratory testing as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of equivalent experience in high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests proficiently under general supervision and exercise independent judgment in the assigned specialty.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting; maintain accurate and complete records of on-site testing.
Ensure proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain the required records.
Determine specimen acceptability, prepare specimens for testing, and identify specimen-related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
Review and release test results, and report STAT or critical results to the interpreting physician according to department SOP.
Perform and document quality control on reagents, equipment, and assays.
Recognize and act on QC failures, consulting or following up with the department Supervisor or Lead Technologist about actions to resolve them.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Prepare stock solutions, reagents, and cocktails according to established SOPs; test and evaluate them using standard criteria and document observed results.