FISH Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Sonic Healthcare USA•Rye Brook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in Biology/Molecular/Genetics.
New York State License.
Minimum 1 year of FISH/Cytogenetic experience (processing and analysis).
Working knowledge of computers (Word and Excel).
Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.
Excellent organizational skills
Cooperative working relationship with peers and management; dependable, flexible and adaptable in all aspects of work;
Ability to operate staining, cover slipping and centrifuge equipment.
Extended periods of standing and sitting.
Ability to distinguish and identify different colors.
Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and see clearly 20 feet or more.

Nice To Haves

Three plus years FISH experience (processing and analysis) for HER2, UroVysion and Hematology/Oncology specimens.
ASCP certified or eligible.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Process all specimens for FISH testing from accessioning through interpretation.
Prepare reagents, buffers and probes according to FDA guidelines.
Work up diagnostic medical report including image documentation.
Complete QA and QC documentation on a daily basis.
Ability to process FISH tests including reconciliation, accessioning, data entry, preparation and staining.
Monitor working reagents, buffers, solutions and probes.
Analyze FISH tests using both manual and automated procedures.
Proper documentation and record keeping of manual score sheets.
Work up diagnostic medical reports.
Monitor specimen adequacy and staining quality.
Trouble-shoot suboptimal processing technique.
Documentation of specimen integrity, specimen processing and all maintenance logs when necessary.
Knowledgeable of all policies and procedures for all relative testing events.
Answer the phones and correspond to the needs of client, laboratory and pathologist.
Additional tasks/projects upon request.