Flow Cytometry Technologist Lead

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona•Yakima, WA

About The Position

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health! POSITION SUMMARY Performs all essential functions of Flow Cytometry Technologist as defined by the department. This position is responsible for clinical flow cytometry testing with a focus on leukemia/lymphoma profiles. Provides general operational oversight of area of responsibility under the direction of the Supervisor or Technical Director. Provides advanced practical and theoretical skills as required to perform, evaluate, and determine the reliability of test results or procedures. All under the direction of the Supervisor, is responsible for compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Serves as a role model and mentor for teamwork and positive colleague interaction. Demonstrates highly developed analytical skills and comprehensive technical knowledge. Serves as a LSA/SQL System and department resource. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS Standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds (heavy diluents / reagents), bending, instrumentation maintenance, comprehension of written and oral instructions in English, confidentiality, stress, mathematics, frequent interruptions, detailed work, high level problem solving and reasoning, computer skills, ability to multi-task, potential exposure to chemical, electrical and biological hazards, memorization, ability to distinguish colors, ability to take direction and follow through on tasks, manual dexterity, and positive communication skills. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requirements

Bachelor’s in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science
Three years of Flow Cytometry experience, including but not limited to 5-10 Color leukemia/lymphoma analysis and lymphocyte subset testing
Demonstrated behaviors consistent with those identified as Company core behaviors.
Demonstrated excellent problems solving skills, and high level of self-motivation

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of current experience in Flow Cytometric analysis of multi-color leukocyte subset enumeration, quantization of cell surface antigen expression, and leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping (hematological malignancies)
MLS/MLT certification and or ASCP CCy certification or willing to obtain certification within 1 year of employment
Hematology experience
Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Performs all essential functions of Flow Cytometry Technologist as defined by the department.
Responsible for clinical flow cytometry testing with a focus on leukemia/lymphoma profiles.
Provides general operational oversight of area of responsibility under the direction of the Supervisor or Technical Director.
Provides advanced practical and theoretical skills as required to perform, evaluate, and determine the reliability of test results or procedures.
Responsible for compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).
Serves as a role model and mentor for teamwork and positive colleague interaction.
Demonstrates highly developed analytical skills and comprehensive technical knowledge.
Serves as a LSA/SQL System and department resource.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

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