Cytogenetics Senior Technologist

Cytogenetics Senior Technologist

Overview:

Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists

Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member

Assist the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Participate in cytogenetics and/or FISH rotations: wet lab, analysis, drafting of client reports, and final review of client reports after director approval

Rotation coverage as assigned by your Supervisor or director(s)

Communication with Supervisor and section director(s) regarding daily workflow and case progression. Alert director(s) to critical findings, issues, or delays in analysis

Communicate with team members daily regarding workflow and section needs

Review SOPs annually and follow SOPs to perform daily clinical workflow

Participation in section quality management activities

Participate in annual competency assessments

Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP)

Assist the laboratory in maintain compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements with participation in onsite inspections

Work rotating weekend days (Saturday and/or Sunday) as needed

Senior Technologist

An advanced level position with at least 8 years of cytogenetic and/or FISH wet lab and analysis experience recommended and:

Successful fulfillment of all Level III Technologist qualifications

Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists

Assists the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed

Can take on validation projects with minimal supervision

Able to problem solve quality issues in wet lab with minimal supervision

The ability to analyze all FISH samples including paraffin embedded tissues (FISH only)

Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member

Additional Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree that meets the ASCP requirements for a Cytogenetics certification

Current ASCP certification in Cytogenetics

Experience in chromosome and/or FISH analysis; oncology experience preferred

Familiar with current ISCN utilization for Cytogenetics and/or FISH

In-depth understanding of Cytogenetic and/or FISH analytical processes

Experience in troubleshooting and quality control (including CAP regulations)

Works successfully in a team environment

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Excellent critical thinking skills

Ability to complete tasks successfully and efficiently, as delegated by Supervisor/Director

Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care

Deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of scientific advances