Flow Cytometry Sample Processing Technician
Company: Sonora Quest
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Flow
Cytometry-Ref LabWork Shift: DayJob Category:LabPOSITION
SUMMARYPerforms specimen receipt, accessioning for all samples
received in the Flow Cytometry department. Performs blood, bone
marrow, fluid and tissue processing according to the defined SOPs.
Performs instrument QC, start-up, shutdown, basic instrument and
assay troubleshooting, monitors pending, receives supplies and
reagents in the laboratory and related QA/QC procedures. Performs
all functions according to established policies, procedures,
regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable
professional standards. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge and ability to operate centrifuge, pipettor, vortex,
gravimetric scale -
- Basic understanding and knowledge of laboratory software for
the receipt and accessioning of samples, pulling pending lists,
troubleshooting lost specimens.
- Ability to learn instrument operation (AQUIOS, Navios, TQ-Prep,
Prep Plus, Sysmex XN, Sysmex Xi, various centrifuges), review QC
and determine if it is acceptable to run patient samples
- Ability to discern when assistance from leadership is
needed.
- Ability to clearly communicate and document laboratory issues
to leadership
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to learn from mistakes and receive feedback with
positive intentionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School graduate or equivalent and successfully completed
military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical
laboratory specialist OR, an Associate's degree in any field with
20 hours of chemistry and/or biological sciences credits OR, three
(3) years' experience working in a clinical laboratory or hospital
environment as an MLT (ASCP).
- Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills. Proficient
in basic computer skills. Demonstrates excellent problem solving
skill, and high level of self-motivation.
- Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
- Good reading, writing and math abilities. Communicates
effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate
comprehension.
- Able to perform detailed work and to work with frequent
interruptions in a stressful environment, multi-task, problem solve
and memorize.
- Able to take direction and assimilate instructions
quickly.
- Good organizational skills and ability to maintain
confidentiality.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Flow Cytometry sample processing experience
- Associate's Degree in biology or clinical laboratory science or
medical technology.
- Two years training and experience in high-complexity
testing
- Additional related education and/or experience.
-EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization supports a
drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
Keywords: Sonora Quest, Tucson , Flow Cytometry Sample Processing Technician, Professions , Tempe, Arizona
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