What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytogenetics Technologist position at Fairview Health Services?
MHealth Fairview has an exciting opportunity for a casual, Cytogenetics Technologist (MLS/MT) at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank in the Cytogenetics (CG) department. This position will support GBAND or FISH testing as needed based on case load.
Our Cytogenetics department is a local leader in pioneering chromosomal and genomic technologies for the diagnosis and management of both inherited disease and cancer. The Cytogenetics lab serves a unique and diverse patient population with our hospital recognized as a national leader in areas like bone marrow transplantation. Our hospital has also recently been established as a rare disease center of excellence. The 40-member Cytogenetics team utilizes highly specialized testing including: Tissue culture processing, Chromosome Microarray, Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH), and G-banding chromosome analysis to obtain results that guide patient care.
All teams within the Cytogenetics lab collaborate to provide high quality patient care and integrated patient result reports.
The Tissue Culture Team is responsible for specimen receipt, culturing and harvesting of specimens. They provide stained slides for G-band chromosome analysis and cell pellets for FISH processing.
The Microarray Team is responsible for specimen receipt, DNA extraction and microarray processing which includes DNA restrictions, labeling and slide hybridization/washing to obtain data for Microarray analysis.
The FISH Team is responsible for slide and probe preparation, slide hybridization and wash, as well as probe analysis using a fluorescent microscope.
The Chromosome Analysis Teams utilize their expertise to analyze G-banded Neoplastic and Congenital Chromosomes using computer software and/or a brightfield microscope.
In joining the Cytogenetics lab, you will be joining a highly motivated team of professional Technologists and will be assigned to one or more of our laboratory teams dependent on previous experience and laboratory needs.
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Expectations include:
- Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
- Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
- Orients and mentors new employees and students.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
License/Certification/Registration: Eligible for ASCP Cytogenetics certification within one year of hire, must obtain within 2 years of hire as a condition of employment
Preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular or related science
Experience: Cytogenetics experience in G-bands, FISH, Micro Array
License/Certification/Registration: ASCP certification in Cytogenetics
Other Required Skills
Attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Good Communication skills
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
