FLOW CYTOMETRY TECHNOLOGIST
BRONX, NY, US
The Flow Cytometry Technologist performs testing of clinical samples by flow cytometry; performs accessioning (test ordering), sample processing, data acquisition & analysis, results reporting in the laboratory information system, equipment/lab maintenance and QC procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Match specimens and requisitions to verify correct patient/specimen information. Evaluate specimen quality/suitability for testing and maintain specimen integrity throughout testing process
• Perform specimen processing before staining of samples with monoclonal antibodies and flow cytometric analysis of stained samples
• Determine which sample require additional antibodies to analyze properly
• Prepare reagents and solutions used in staining and flow cytometry analysis of samples
• Adhere to hospital and departmental guidelines about fire and lab safety, blood-borne pathogens, infection control and chemical hygiene
• Utilize proper software protocols to analyze and report numeric and image results to the laboratory information system for both quantitative and qualitative tests
• Review results to determine if suitable for reporting
• Assist in training staff, residents, fellows and/or other trainees
• Perform instrument maintenance procedures for optimal functioning
• Analyze in flow cytometric software and reports results of immunophenotyping in laboratory information system for review by hematopathologist. Analyze and report results of CD34+ stem cell enumeration to Stem Cell Laboratory personnel
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License (General or restricted to the Flow Cytometry Lab)
• Must have Sample Prep for staining lymphocyte subsets for flow cytometry using Beckman Coulter, Aquios instruments, Navios -- flow cytometer used for analyzing samples, Micropipettor, centrifuge, vortex, hemacytometer, cytocentrifuge, balance, biosafety cabinets, etc. used in preparation of reagents and samples.
• Computers and software used to operate the flow cytometer and analyze data obtained using Kaluza required
• Laboratory information system used for reporting results and retrieving pertinent information.
This position is located at the Moses campus in the Flow Cytometry Lab. The hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Sunday to Thursday.
Enjoy the rewards of working in the Lab at Montefiore. There will be a $5,000.00 sign on bonus for the selected applicant.
Department: Pathology Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 111 East 210th Street, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5:30 PM Req ID: 219254 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $48.74
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