Junior Medical Technologist

Company: Gift of Life Marrow Registry
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Only Qualified Candidates Apply.
Established in 1991, the Gift of Life Marrow Registry is a forward-thinking, highly innovative global organization that helps to cure blood cancer through marrow and stem cell donation. Its new nationally acclaimed Adelson Gift of Life-Be The Match Collection Center is a first of its kind registry-integrated unrelated stem cell donation center, and its planned future BioBank will help more patients with cellular therapies than ever before. Its new 24,000 square-foot headquarters is a state of the art facility based in Boca Raton, Florida.
ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES APPLYFLOW CYTOMETRY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Job TitleJunior Medical Technologist
DepartmentApheresis Center
Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science.
• Certification as a Florida Medical Laboratory Technologist with a recognized agency (ASCP, HHS, etc.) in Hematology and Immunology/Serology
• Florida Laboratory Professional
  Summary StatementThe Junior Medical Technologist is responsible for working under the Medical Technical Supervisor on the technical and scientific performance of the laboratory. The Junior Medical Technologist is required to be onsite at all times testing is performed. The Junior Medical Technologist will be available to perform daily Hematology and Flow Cytometry processing and testing utilizing cytometer and hematology analyzer software, perform data acquisition of patient samples and perform data analysis of the processed samples.
  Responsibilities
  • Performs examination of specimens. Interprets, documents, and reports test results.
  • Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods.
  • Assist in the labeling, document review, and manufacturing release process for apheresis products collected at Gift of Life.
  • Ensure safety practices are established and followed for universal precautions and proper use of PPE necessary for the handling of donor samples in the laboratory.
  • Managing Send-out tests;
  • Managing supplies, reagents;
  • Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.
  • Manages test data, records and completes all documentation in compliance with GDP and GMP requirements
  • Must be flexible, change-ready, and available when necessary to support operations and workload priorities.
  • Shift work and weekend work hours may be required depending on workload demand
  • Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program
    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
    • Minimum of 1-2 years of FLOW Cytometry and Hematology experience
    • Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
    • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Must have proficient computer skills.
    • Must be able to read and comprehend written procedures and instructions.
    • Must be able to work flexible shifts.
    • Must have good customer service and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
      Physical DemandsThis position is basically sedentary with some walking, standing, stooping, and lifting required. Occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds. Travel may also be required.
      This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and/or responsibilities may be added or deleted as management requires to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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