Cytogenetics Technologist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8d • $108,262 - $135,327

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Cytogenetics Technologist to perform complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for cytogenetic and FISH testing under minimal supervision. The technologist handles a high volume of work with appropriate speed, assists less experienced coworkers, and detects subtle abnormalities. Duties include specimen accessioning and setup, harvesting and slide preparation, staining and microscopic analysis, imaging, karyotyping, FISH hybridization and analysis, technical development, and employee training.

The role includes maintaining current knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, participating in continuing education, and helping develop, evaluate, and implement approved procedures or modifications. The technologist remains available to provide technical advice or assistance to laboratory personnel and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to guidelines mandated by CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH.
• For individuals who received their education after September 1, 2013, a bachelor's degree from an approved clinical laboratory technologist program or substantial equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the New York State Department of Education; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university; or at least five years of experience in a similar laboratory.
• New York State technologist license from the Office of the Professions, State Education Department.
• ASCP certification.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• NCA/ASCP certification in addition to the minimum requirements.
• Working knowledge of related theory, principles, practices, applicable instrumentation, analytical methods, quality control, statistical analysis, current government regulations, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set up and accession specimens according to laboratory protocols; assess referral completeness and specimen suitability, notify appropriate individuals of issues, and set up special studies.
• Harvest specimens and prepare slides for G-band metaphase analysis and/or FISH, following protocols and obtaining adequate, good-quality mitotic, interphase, and/or metaphase cells.
• Stain slides and perform microscopic analysis, including special staining and banding protocols; achieve material and resolution suitable for clinical diagnosis, identify subtle abnormalities, and document analyses clearly.
• Image cells for karyotyping, select good-quality cells, and use scanners and imaging systems.
• Perform accurate and timely karyotyping and prepare cases for sign-out.
• Prepare slides for interphase and/or metaphase FISH studies, perform hybridizations according to protocols, analyze cases, select and capture images, prepare analysis sheets, and document each analysis.
• Understand the diagnostic significance of various FISH probes and promptly inform the supervisor and/or laboratory director of abnormal results or other analysis-related issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures and suggest changes that enhance patient care.
• Maintain and improve technical expertise through continuing education and current literature; attend required in-service sessions.
• Participate in developing, evaluating, and implementing approved new procedures or modifications to existing procedures and policies.
• Train new and current employees on established procedures and orient employees to new procedures or changes.
• Remain available during duty hours to provide technical advice or assistance to laboratory personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time