Cytogenetic Technologist

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Cytogenetic Technologist

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Cytogenetic Technologist
Lubbock
45119BR

Position Description
Perform cytogenetic technologist job duties in Lubbock, Texas. Prepares, examines, and analyzes chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood, to aid in diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases. Will also perform advanced technical duties in the diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognition and classification. Assists in the training of subordinate personnel. Prepares and interprets reports, records, forms and other correspondence.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assists other technologist with respect to (a) the solution of technical problems and (b) the interpretation and preparation of difficult findings as a good team player.
• Examine metaphase spreads from the following specimen types: bone marrow, peripheral blood, tumor tissues, amniotic fluid and non-cancerous tissues.
• Assist with Giemsa staining/banding of metaphase spreads for analysis.
• Assist with the unloading for the metaphase scanner system.
• Operating, cleaning, and maintaining brightfield microscope.
• Operating Cytovision and Patient Record System software programs.
• Counting of metaphase spread for chromosome modal number.
• Band to band analysis of chromosome spreads for clone identification and evolution.
• Karotyping of metaphase spreads for diagnostic value.
• Summarizes results of comprehensive chromosome analysis, and generates both normal and abnormal reports with correct ISCN nomenclature.
• Participate in FISH Analysis using different types of DNA probes.
• Record specimens in log.
• Notification to supervisor and/or lab director about unique, complex, and abnormal cases that will require follow up with ordering physician.
• Assist with Chromosome slide dropping.
• Assist with tissue culture.
• Cater to equipment maintenance and monitoring.
• Adhere to Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from with a major in Biology, Microbiology, Zoology or related field plus twelve (12) months related full-time paid experience in Clinical Laboratory professional position.

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