Flow Technologist
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Responsibilities

• Performs tests and analyses according to established procedures in designated technical department.
• Follows the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Verifies proper and consistent identification of specimens prior to and during all accessioning and processing steps.
• Records initials on all paperwork to indicate work performed by individual.
• Notifies Senior Technologist, lead or supervisor of any identification discrepancies and documents action taken.
• Prioritizes acute leukemia, 24h Flow and any specimens designated as high priority by the pathologist.
• Operates Flow Cytometers, Slide stainer and CBC analyzer instruments in order to perform assigned duties.
• Routinely performs specimen setup, instrument operations.
• Performs routine and moderate complexity analyses and interpretations.
• Uses test result abbreviations appropriately.
• Actively seeks assistance with high complexity analyses.
• Tests specimens completely, accurately and within established time frames.
• Understands and follows established testing procedures.
• Understands that all patient information is confidential.
• Adheres to the laboratory's safety policies.
• Wears proper PPE when handling and processing specimens.
• Discards biohazard waste properly.
• Notifies supervisor or Medical Director immediately of any lab accident or exposure incident.
• Participates in proficiency testing as required.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Verifies with supervisor handling and processing procedures prior to testing proficiency samples.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Understands and performs daily QC according to the procedure.
• Notifies supervisor of any failure or adverse trend in QC.
• Performs minor instrument troubleshooting and reports any irregularities in operation to supervisor.
• Recognizes problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and immediately notifies supervisor or Medical Director.
• Brings inadequate staffing needs to the supervisor's attention.
• Identifies problems with reagents, equipment, processes.
• Recognizes difficult cases that require timely consultation with a pathologist.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Records problems in appropriate log in a timely manner.
• Records all follow up to a problem.
• Provides all relevant documentation to supervisor.
• Maintains adequate stock of working supplies, notifies lead or supervisor of shortage. Helps with monthly inventory count.
• Participates in required Continuing Education activities.
• Serves as an example and resource to other testing laboratory personnel.
• Assists in training of personnel.
• Answers questions from other personnel clearly and consistently.
• Adheres to lab policies and protocols.
• Shows a high level of respect for all lab personnel, supervisor and directors.
• Shows willingness to perform duties until they are complete.
• Attends all required meetings and represents laboratory in a professional manner.