Genetics Technologist III PRN
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Genetics Technologist III coordinates, oversees, and performs routine and specialized activities related to operating the cytogenetics laboratory. The role develops protocols, coordinates workflow, and oversees quality control in specialized laboratory areas. It analyzes genetic abnormalities in banded metaphase spreads and/or interphase nuclei, captures and enhances images for karyotyping, maintains accurate records, and supports compliance with laboratory standards and applicable laws. The technologist also serves as a technical resource for less experienced personnel and assists in overseeing specialized laboratory work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience in a cytogenetics laboratory.
- Certification as a Cytogenetic Technologist by ASCP.
- Complete continuing education hours required by the applicable licensing or certification maintenance program; personnel whose certification is grandfathered and does not require maintenance must complete at least 12 hours annually.
Responsibilities
- Record pertinent laboratory data on appropriate forms or charts to ensure accurate and complete documentation of findings.
- Participate in scheduled laboratory meetings, presenting relevant information and staying informed about changes and activities.
- Analyze selected banded metaphase spreads and/or interphase nuclei for genetic abnormalities with 98% accuracy.
- Maintain a daily work log and exceed the stated productivity standard of four full karyotyping cases and/or 60 FISH probes analyzed per day.
- Use specialized equipment to capture and enhance images at optimum resolution for karyotyping.
- Participate in professional development, including in-services, professional reading, educational programs, and proficiency testing.
- Design and assist in developing new protocols, and identify improvements to laboratory procedures and methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with quality control policies and procedures and applicable clinical laboratory standards and laws.
- Act as a technical resource for less experienced personnel regarding laboratory procedures.
- Practice universal precautions when handling body fluids.
- Assist in overseeing work in one or more specialized laboratory activity areas.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
