What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytogenetic Technologist position at TALENT Software Services?
Duties:
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-9:00pm with rotating on call and holiday coverage.
Bonus: $5k sign-on bonus and $4k relo bonus
Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements:
- Performs sample set up, harvesting, slide preparation and staining, microscopic analysis, photography, karyotyping and performs FISH analysis.
- Assures integrity of the specimens during all phases of specimen processing.
- Performs a variety of culturing procedures including establishing blood, bone marrow, and biopsy cultures; monitoring growth levels, making decisions regarding feeding, subculturing, harvesting, etc.
- Performs various slide preparations and staining techniques (standard Geisma, Q-, R-, C- banding and NOR staining)
- Performs detailed microscopic analysis.
- Assumes responsibility for ruling out chromosomal mosaicism.
- Makes decisions regarding optimal cells for documentation.
- Capable of operating automated karyotyping equipment.
- Performs FISH processing and analysis.
- Manages record keeping, maintains stock supply levels, orients new personnel in lab, institutes new procedures, and continues education programs.
- May apply cryogenic technology in specimen storage.
- Coordinates specific functions with laboratory personnel in accordance with job description.
- Manages quality control of culture apparatus which includes monitoring CO2 levels in incubators, monitoring CO2 supply, periodic disinfection of incubators, periodic maintenance of hoods, and monitoring of liquid N2 levels.
- Stays knowledgeable about research and development within the cytogenetics field
- Performs validation studies for new test development as required and participates in compilation of validation data.
- Reports to supervisory personnel any problems that might adversely affect patient care.
- Utilizes effective LIS and equipment data management skills.
- Long periods of sitting during analytical procedures.
- Long periods of standing during harvest procedures.
- Manual dexterity.
- Works in an area which contains biohazardous materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
- Each employee has theresponsibility to work in a safe manner.
- May be required to stoop, reach, and lift to 50 pounds.
- Bachelor's degree in any Life Science, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent), and/or Technologist in Cytogenetics (ASCP or equivalent) required.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-9:00pm with rotating on call and holiday coverage.
Bonus: $5k sign-on bonus and $4k relo bonus
Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in any Life Science, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent), and/or Technologist in Cytogenetics (ASCP or equivalent) required.
- Some sort of clinical laboratory testing exp in high complexity testing
- Performs sample set up, harvesting, slide preparation and staining, microscopic analysis, photography, karyotyping and performs FISH analysis.
- Assures integrity of the specimens during all phases of specimen processing.
- Competitive base pay, merit increases, and Atrium Health contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan savings
- Income protection programs like the Maternity Benefits, Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D
- Annual Performance Plus Incentive – our exceptional performance-based program rewarding success in Quality/Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Financial Outcomes, and Teammate Engagement
- LiveWELL Wellness Program and Incentives
