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The Flow Cytometry Technologist performs testing of clinical samples by flow cytometry; performs accessioning (test ordering), sample processing, data acquisition and analysis, results reporting in the laboratory information system, in addition to 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)
• 1 year work experience required
• 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.