Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry, Tues-Sat Overnights

NeoGenomics Laboratories•Fort Myers, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision in the Flow Cytometry department and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling specimens submitted to the department for assigned processing tasks. The role performs clinical laboratory testing, uses independent judgment in the assigned specialty, and follows established procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, quality control, and documentation. This position is based in Fort Myers, Florida, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The schedule may change based on business needs.

Requirements

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

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.
National ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, when available.

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, reporting, and maintaining accurate and complete records of testing performed on-site.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain related records.
Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing, prepare specimens, 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 QC failures and consult or follow up with the department Supervisor or Lead Technologist on corrective courses of action.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
Prepare stock solutions, reagents, and cocktails according to established SOPs; test and evaluate them against standard criteria and document observed results.