Medical Technologist I

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory technologist that can analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues. This high complexity testing identifies chromosome abnormalities that assist in diagnosis, prognosis and/or guide treatment of genetic disease in constitutional disorders as well as somatic genetic alterations in cancer, primarily hematologic disease.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

None.

Responsibilities

Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional)
Perform cell culture work – set-up, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent preparation for a variety of specimen types
Assure integrity of specimens throughout all phases of workflow
Perform work with the highest standard for accuracy and precision.
Understand the basis of each test. Use knowledge to make critical judgements regarding acceptability of test results.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues
Maintain and adhere to accurate documentation for QC/QA logs
Enter results and data into EPIC and perform appropriate checks to minimize clerical errors. Recognize, confirm, report and document critical, abnormal, or unusual results.
Maintain competency in all tests performed in the cytogenetics laboratory and perform these tests, as assigned.
Adheres to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct
Other duties as required