Cytogenetic Technologist

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

48d • $39 - $51

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1 FTE (40 hours per week) 8-hour Permanent evening shift Every 4th weekend rotation Job Description: Performs high complexity testing in the cytogenetics specialty of the pathology department. This includes the accurate and timely processing of specimens, and performing routine and complex laboratory procedures with strict adherence to quality control and quality assurance policies. May serve as a key operator for a technical work area, including oversight of regulatory compliance, new method validation, technical procedures, and inventory control. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/universityANDsuccessful completion of a NAACLS accredited cytogenetics education program within the last five years or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a bachelor's degree including 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college course work in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences from a regionally accredited college/universityANDone year of full-time acceptable work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last three years or Master's degree or Doctorate in genetics or molecular biology from a regionally accredited college/universityANDnine months of full-time acceptable work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory in the U.S., Canada, or an accredited laboratory within the last three years
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992
• Technologist in Cytogenetics CG (ASCP) within 6 months required

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Performs analytical tests.
• Prepares specimens for culture, harvest, slide preparation and staining, FISH processing, and analysis.
• Performs cytogenetic analysis, including analysis of digital images and microscopic analysis, and documents results.
• Correlates analysis results with patient’s reason-for-referral, previous studies, related family studies as applicable and additional pathology/test results as available.
• Evaluates results for accuracy, and resolves complex test problems.
• Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
• Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, ACMG and HIPAA.
• Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control.
• Performs and documents required reagent preparation.
• Performs quality control, and takes appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and record retention according to federal regulations.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Performs all aspects of specimen management, including confirmation of patient identity and labeling of specimens and aliquots.
• Coordinates and performs the processing of cytogenetic specimens.
• Assesses all pre-analytic processes and documents all sub-optimal situations.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
• Participates in the training of new employees and students.
• Assists in Direct Observation of staff for annual competency.
• Participates in development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation.
• Participates in departmental or system meetings, projects and committees as assigned.
• May assist with department scheduling.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
• § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level