Medical Technologist

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Gift of Life Marrow Registry is a leading national bone marrow and stem cell registry that facilitates blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants for children and adults with life-threatening illnesses. It was founded in 1991 and is accredited by the World Marrow Donor Association. Gift of Life is an affiliate donor registry of the National Marrow Donor Program and a participant in the international Bone Marrow Donors Worldwide registry. In 2019, Gift of Life added an in-house apheresis center, and in 2020, a cellular therapy laboratory.

Role Description

The Medical Technologist is responsible for working under the Medical Technical Supervisor on the technical and scientific performance of the laboratory. The Medical Technologist is required to be onsite at all times when testing is performed. The 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

· Examines specimens. Interprets, documents, and reports test results.

· Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.

·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

Qualifications

Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required
Medical Technology, Laboratory Skills, and Laboratory Medicine
Strong knowledge of Quality Control principles
Experience working in a clinical laboratory
Ability to work under pressure with a high level of accuracy
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or equivalent from an accredited institution
Certification by a recognized accrediting agency, such as ASCP or AMT, is preferred
Experience with molecular testing and/or apheresis procedures is a plus
Ability to perform phlebotomy and work with blood products is required.

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