Job Description - Medical Technologist - Flow Cytometry (260001D6)
Job Description
Medical Technologist - Flow Cytometry - (260001D6)
Description
Position Location: Main Hospital Campus - Flow Cytometry
Work Hours: Monday through Friday - Dayshift | Every 3rd Weekend Call Schedule
Sign on Bonus Eligible: $10,000
Medical Technologist - Flow Cytometry
The Medical Technologist - Flow Cytometry performs complex laboratory testing using specialized instrumentation to analyze cells for clinical diagnostic purposes. This role supports areas such as immunology, hematology, and oncology by ensuring accurate test performance, maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, and adhering to established quality control standards. The technologist collaborates with pathologists and laboratory leadership to analyze data, supports specimen processing (including bone marrow samples), and contributes to a high-quality, team-oriented laboratory environment
Department Description: Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.
Description: Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor''s Degree - Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred.
Good interpersonal and communication skills important
Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Technical Performance
Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operating procedures.
Perform tests accurately in an organized and efficient manner.
Keep up-to-date with procedure updates.
Demonstrate competence in assigned areas.
Serve as a technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.
Test Results
Report tests accurately in writing, orally and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS.
Follow established guidelines for reporting ST A T results and critical values, properly documenting calls.
Credit tests appropriately using correct workload exclusion codes.
Review testing logs and complete tests within shift
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Perform equipment and instrument maintenance according to protocols.
Follow recommended manufacturer''s and/or department defined instrument performance checks and calibrations prior to testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions following written guidelines.
Make adjustments or minor repairs with the aid of instrument manuals or technical service by telephone.
Assist Medical Lab Technician in resolving problems.
Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to assure adequate availability; receive and stock supplies.
Quality Control
Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions.
Assist ML T and LA with unresolved problems.
Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
Responsible for efficient and cost effective use of supplies and reagents.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location
: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington 20010
Job
: Allied Health
Organization
: Cntr for Cancer_ Blood Dsordrs
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Day
Job Posting
: Jun 2, 2026, 3:54:25 AM