Cytogenetics Technologist WMCG Augusta Georgia
About The Position
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: Laboratory specialist that prepares, examines, and analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens like blood, amniotic fluids, and bone marrow. This high complexity testing is done in order to diagnose and treat genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems and hematological disorders.
Requirements
- Bachelors Biology or Bachelors Chemistry or Bachelors Other-Preferred
- MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or CT(ASCP) - Cytotechnologist - ASCP or HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or CG - Certified Technologist in Cytogenics or HTL - Histotechnologist
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking, works well with others
- High Organized, effective communicator, adaptable.
Responsibilities
- Specimen processing.
- Setup and maintenance of short and long term cell cultures.
- Notify appropriate individuals of/document any unsatisfactory specimens.
- Harvest cell cultures.
- Prepare slides for chromosome analysis, karyotype and fluorescence in site hybridization (FISH) analysis using GTG, NOR, C-banding, and DAPI staining techniques.
- Perform accurate microscopic counts, karyotypes and analysis of banded chromosomes and FISH signal counts and analysis for neoplastic and non-neoplastic cases.
- Correctly operate and maintain bright field, inverted, and fluorescent microscopes.
- Operates and maintains lab equipment.
- Documents quality control as needed preparing and maintaining regulatory requirements for CAP, CLIA, JOC, and GDCH.
- Prepares chemicals.
- Maintains par levels of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
- Exhibits competency with Cerner job functions, accurately accessioning orders, and maintains patient records.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
