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Cytogenetic Scientist - Cytogenetics - Sun-Thurs/11am-7:30pm
The Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory offers metaphase and interphase chromosome analysis. The laboratory aids in the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of hematologic disorders and solid tumors. Services available are tissue culture, metaphase analysis, special stains (GTG, C, Q, NOR) and FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization).
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Performs accurate cytogenetic analysis of metaphase or interphase cells, with accurate karyograms and ISCN nomenclature and utilizes knowledge of patient diagnosis relating to cytogenetics.
- Able to review previous cytogenetic results and correlate them with current findings, demonstrates knowledge of normal differential values for bone marrow and peripheral blood.
- Evaluates specimen integrity and independently performs tissue culture, harvesting, banding, routine analysis, FISH procedures and solid tumor processes as applicable.
- Maintains proficiency in all computer functions.
- Attends/participates in sectional and team in-services and meetings.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve productivity goals to meet the demands of the section.
- Adheres to attendance policy, meals and breaks policy.
- Works independently and also when necessary within the team, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
- Participates in validation of new tests and/or instruments when necessary.
- Remains knowledgeable and competent in all policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Performs all testing in compliance with quality control, quality improvement and quality assurance measures.
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
