Cytogenetics-FISH Technologist II - Remote

Job Summary

The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CG) who is responsible for day-to-day specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.

Essential Functions

• Performs all duties of a Medical Technologist I without assistance from Medical Technologist III.
• Displays satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.
• Affords assistance in the training of new employees and trainees in accordance with department protocols and company guidelines.
• Prepares and presents case studies and/or continuing education activities.
• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
• Affords assistance in administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets, and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identifies and corrects problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager, or other appropriate individual.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Validates new methods.
• Handles CAP surveys.
• Affords assistance in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate Policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Addresses Client Concerns.