Overview:
Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Stem Cell Specialist at UF Health Shands Hospital in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the precision and expertise of our Stem Cell Specialists because their work makes an impact on life-saving treatments and transformative therapies. Our patients are at the heart of our mission, and our people are the strength behind it. Make UF Health your next career destination.
UF Health Experience & Rewards:
- Academic medical center
- FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
- Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
- Accrued PTO and holidays
- Annual salary reviews
- Student loan repayment
- PSLF-eligible employer
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
- Wellness programs
Responsibilities:
In this role the Stem Cell Specialist will perform the following job duties:
- Supports the Clinical Bone Marrow Transplant Program through demonstration of a superior level of technical proficiency, critical thinking, and problem solving in such areas as processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor stem cells, interpretation of red blood cell group antigens, complex antibody identifications and compatibility.
- Assist in procurement of hematopoietic progenitor cells (bone marrow, apheresis)
- Verify appropriate donor Human Leukocyte Antigen (LHA) results
- Interacts with physicians regarding cell doses for transplants
- Participate in quality assurance and accreditation initiatives
- Collaborate with researchers developing new procedures
- Provides technical support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Shift Hours: Variable
Days of Week: Variable
***Rotating call requirement**
Additional Considerations: May be required to be available during 'off' hours for emergency call back. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in biological science or related area preferred or comparable experience.
- Current Florida Medical Technologist license or ASCP Certification as a Technologist in at least one of the following: Hematology, Immunohematology, Serology.
- Proficiency in using sterile technique required.
- Previous experience in Stem Cell Processing and cell culturing preferred, but experience in Blood Banking or HLA Typing acceptable.
- Analytical skill required. Computer operational skills using personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital system preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist.