Medical Laboratory Scientist - Flow Cytometry

Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:
Lab-Hematology/Oncology

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:
40

Summary:

The Flow Cytometry Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform the duties of clinical laboratory testing commensurate with the specialty and subspecialty assigned, recognizing technical and process problems and ensuring test systems are functioning properly and within expected parameters before reporting patient test results. A Flow Cytometry Specialist will also work independently to resolve technical problems within scope of authority, making decision to notify and seek advice of next level of management or designee when indicated. This person must have working knowledge of the theory of all methodologies within the scope of service assigned and have skills necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, and patient/clinician needs are met. This person will work together with the administrative director and operation manager(s) and will collaborate with other laboratory leadership and doctoral staff to contribute recommendations for strategic planning. This individual will serve as a role model for professionalism and enthusiasm for services. Schedule is dependent on patient and laboratory need. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and CMS, is an important aspect of our laboratory's environment. Each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of, and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Medical Center Compliance Plans. Patients served at Cook Children's Medical Center range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Additionally, adults are occasionally served. Specific instructions appear in policy and procedure manuals.

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science and completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) program.
• Minimum six (6) months experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA-classified as waived, moderate complexity or high complexity.
• Graduates clinical rotation can apply to this requirement.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.

• Candidate must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent nationally recognized certifying agency, or is registry eligible. Registry eligible candidates must pass the certifying exam within one year of graduation; failure to do so results in termination.
• Registry eligible candidates who have not yet received certification may perform waived or moderate complexity testing only. NOTE: Equivalence of the degree and certification is granted to employees that meet alternative qualifications outlined in the CLIA standard §493.1489 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications or §493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992