Medical Technologist III (Cytogenetics-Genomics)

Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. 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. Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid, and tissues to identify 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.
• 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 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.
• Adhere to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct.
• Other duties as required.

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.

This is a Career Ladder Position. 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.

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-27.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.