Cytogenetic Technologist II

Quest Diagnostics · United States · 4 days ago

RemoteRemoteHealthcareFull-time

Responsibilities

If job assignment includes tissue culture: accurately and efficiently perform tissue culture of assigned specimen types, including culture initiation, maintenance, harvest, slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis.
If job assignment includes microscopic analysis: perform accurate microscopic/post-microscopic analyses of assigned specimen types, including preparing karyotypes using established cytogenetic laboratory procedures.
If job assignment includes molecular cytogenetics: accurately and efficiently perform FISH or array on assigned specimen types, including maintaining appropriate QC and maintenance records. Perform accurate analysis of FISH or array on assigned specimen types.
If job assignment includes fluorescence in situ hybridization: accurately and efficiently process assigned specimen types, including slide preparation, pretreatment, hybridization, post wash, and counterstain for microscopic analysis using appropriate quality control standards. Perform accurate microscopic/post-microscopic analyses of assigned specimen types meeting or exceeding established productivity and quality control standards.
Responsible for the more difficult/complex laboratory testing activities and review of work of other technologists.
Document and maintain tissue culture and/or microscopy analysis records completely and accurately.
Document chromosome or FISH abnormalities using correct ISCN nomenclature and best assessment of breakpoints.
Ensure accurate specimen processing/test results by strict adherence to testing methodology and quality standards.
Adequately adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Assist in training of other laboratory personnel, students and fellows.
Aid in developing/validating new procedures in order to improve quality, efficiency, or accuracy.
Participate in research, development, and implementation of new testing methodologies/modifications.
Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.

Qualifications

Minimum of four (4) years (3 years as a Cytogenetics Technologist) full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.
A degree or certificate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program may be substituted for the year of experience.

Physical And Mental Requirements

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Microscopic analysis requires extended periods sitting at a microscope.
Tissue culture and wet lab areas require extended periods of standing, sitting at a biohazard hood, or pipetting.
FISH requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods possibly in a small darkroom environment.
Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
Frequent walking and/or standing.
May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

About The Role

Performs difficult/complex tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those sub-specialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.

Benefits

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: