What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytogenetic Technologist - Cytogenetics Laboratory - Days (006) position at UAB Health System?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $21.80 - $35.45 / hour
- $8,000 new hire sign-on bonus (Full-Time only)
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
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UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
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Job Description
Provides standard or specialized techniques for evaluation of acquired (somatic) chromosome abnormalities on a variety of specimen types including, but not limited to, amniotic fluids, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), tissue, blood and/or bone marrow. Analysis may include traditional cytogenetic techniques as well as molecular cytogenetics by FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) and/or CGH (array comparative genomic hybridization). Documents analysis, maintains records and performs routine maintenance and monitoring of equipment. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently credentialed with Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
Salary : $22 - $35
