Medical Technologist III (Cytogenetics-Genomics)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. This role involves analyzing 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. The technologist must be able to recognize unusual test results, resolve discrepancies, establish work priorities, and handle multiple procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other issues. Maintaining knowledge of current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is crucial, as is the ability to develop, draft, and revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
At least three years of clinical experience required.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively.
Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid, and tissues.
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 and use knowledge to make critical judgments 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.
Adhere to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct.
Develop, draft, and revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries.
Other duties as required.