Medical Technologist III (Cytogenetics-Genomics)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical technologist analyzes 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 Genetics, Biology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Technology or related science field.
ASCP certification is preferred. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment if candidate does not have a current ASCP certification.
Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification

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