Cytogenetic Technologist
Core
Independently cultures and analyzes specimens (amniotic fluid, blood, bone marrow, CVS, tissue) to provide clinical information for diagnosing and managing genetic diseases.
Role type
Cytogenetic Technologist
Builds
Clinical diagnostic reports for genetic disease diagnosis and management
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cell culture, chromosome analysis, slide preparation, banding techniques, karyotyping, quality control, specimen handling, laboratory safety compliance
Preferred skills
Tissue culture, FISH analysis, multi-tissue type analysis
Responsibilities
Analyze cells for numerical and structural aberrations under a microscope; harvest cells and prepare/stain slides; capture and karyotype cells on Cytovision; perform quality control on reagents; arrange specimen transportation and review paperwork; stay current on cytogenetic principles and new techniques.
