Cytogenetic Technologist - Atrium Health Charlotte PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assuring the integrity of specimens throughout all phases of processing. The technologist performs a variety of culturing procedures, including establishing blood, bone marrow, and biopsy cultures, monitoring growth levels, and making decisions regarding feeding, subculturing, and harvesting. They also perform various slide preparations and staining techniques (standard Geisma, Q-, R-, C- banding and NOR staining), and detailed microscopic analysis. A key responsibility includes ruling out chromosomal mosaicism and making decisions regarding optimal cells for documentation. The role involves operating automated karyotyping equipment, performing FISH processing and analysis, managing record keeping, maintaining stock supply levels, orienting new personnel, instituting new procedures, and continuing education programs. Additionally, the technologist may apply cryogenic technology in specimen storage, coordinate specific functions with laboratory personnel, and manage quality control of culture apparatus (monitoring CO2 levels, supply, disinfection of incubators, maintenance of hoods, and liquid N2 levels). Staying knowledgeable about research and development in the cytogenetics field, performing validation studies for new test development, and reporting any issues that might affect patient care are also crucial. Effective LIS and equipment data management skills are utilized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any Life Science
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent)
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level