Cytogenetic Tech Trainee
Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Cytogenetic Tech Trainee - Lewisville, TX, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This role involves performing clinical lab testing and/or other scientific examinations under supervision, with the goal of preparing the incumbent for employment as a Cytogenetic Technologist. The training program includes lectures, practical laboratory training, and instructional objectives. Trainee competency is assessed through direct observation and satisfactory performance in training modules, with sign-off from the Trainer and Program Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Demonstrated knowledge or proficiency in computer skills.
- Bachelor's Degree: Bachelors of Arts or Sciences degree in a physical, chemical or biological science from an accredited college or university as required by the clinical laboratory specialty (Required)
- Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to acquire knowledge and technical skills.
- Completes instructional or learning objectives as provided by the Program Manager or Trainer.
- Understands analytical processes, interprets analytical results and appreciates the clinical significance of analyses performed in a Cytogenetics laboratory.
- Maintains professional, interpersonal relations and interacts effectively with others.
- Maintains a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
- Communicates clearly, politely, and respectfully to peers, technicians, technologists, supervisors, and managers.
- Demonstrates a learning orientation and achieves passing scores on National Examination upon completion of the Training Program.
- Takes the initiative to complete assigned tasks and demonstrates commitment, reliability, trustworthiness, and accountability.
- Under supervision, performs clinical tests following Six Sigma quality standards.
- Exhibits skills and proficiency in applying technical principles and techniques of cytogenetics technology.
- Works with laboratory instrumentation, quality control and quality assurance.
- Identifies problems related to learning activities, attempts to resolve them, and refers issues to the proper individual(s) when appropriate.
- Uses solutions, reagents, filtration, centrifugation, slides preparation and/or staining techniques to prepare specimens/samples for laboratory delivery, examination, screens, and/or testing.
- Under supervision, interprets test results, and assures test results are accurate and/or acceptable.
- Achieves a passing score of 70% or better on the written examination at the end of each laboratory rotation.
- Follows established company and department policies and procedures, including guidelines for safety, environmental, and infection control.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical
- supplemental health
- dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program
- Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
