Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Cytogenetics
Core
Perform routine and complex cytogenetics procedures including tissue culture, harvesting, slide making, banding, automated karyotyping, FISH processing, and reporting test results to support patient care.
Role type
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Cytogenetics)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Tissue culture, harvesting, slide making, banding, automated karyotyping, FISH processing, reagent preparation, instrumentation operation, troubleshooting, quality control, preventive maintenance, specimen evaluation
Preferred skills
Cytogenetics/FISH experience, NCA CLSp-CG certification, ASCP or AMT certification
Technologies
Laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Perform tissue culture, harvesting, slide making, banding, automated karyotyping, and FISH processing; Determine specimen acceptability; Monitor and troubleshoot instrumentation; Prepare and evaluate new reagents or controls; Report accurate test results; Perform preventive maintenance and quality control procedures; Maintain a safe work environment with appropriate PPE.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC