Cytogenetic Technologist I - Atrium Health Core Lab - FT Evenings
About The Position
This position is responsible for assuring the integrity of specimens throughout all phases of processing. The role involves performing various culturing procedures, including establishing blood, bone marrow, and biopsy cultures, monitoring growth levels, and making decisions regarding feeding, subculturing, and harvesting. The technologist will also perform slide preparations and staining techniques (standard Geisma, Q-, R-, C- banding and NOR staining), conduct detailed microscopic analysis, and rule out chromosomal mosaicism. They will make decisions regarding optimal cells for documentation, operate automated karyotyping equipment, and perform FISH processing and analysis. Additional responsibilities include managing record keeping, maintaining stock supply levels, orienting new personnel, instituting new procedures, continuing education programs, and potentially applying cryogenic technology in specimen storage. The role also involves coordinating specific functions with laboratory personnel, managing quality control of culture apparatus (monitoring CO2 levels, supply, disinfection of incubators, maintenance of hoods, and liquid N2 levels), staying knowledgeable about cytogenetics research and development, performing validation studies for new test development, and reporting any issues that might affect patient care to supervisory personnel. Effective LIS and equipment data management skills are also required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any Life Science, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent), and/or Technologist in Cytogenetics (ASCP or equivalent) required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
