Cytogenetic Technologist I

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Cytogenetics Technologist

Day Shift

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Summary

The Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory handles approximately 8,000 specimens per year, performing the following testing: chromosome analysis, fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray analysis. High complexity testing includes a diverse set of requirements for reporting and specimen handling and follows National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA, CLIA and Joint Commission Regulations.

Under supervision, this individual will process specimen and/or performs cytogenetic analysis to assess the chromosomal state of patient samples. Duties vary by assignment (chromosome, FISH and/or microarray analysis) but each of these areas requires analysis, interpretation and accurate recording of test results within strict time constraints. Standard Operating Procedure protocols must be followed.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Log in samples and review submitted clinical data to allow appropriate pre-analytic triage of specimens.
• Perform assigned tissue culture and wet lab duties, and all aspects of specimen processing.
• Initiate and maintain cell cultures using sterile techniques.
• Analyze metaphases using brightfield microscopy, records raw data and prepares final karyograms.
• Perform DNA isolation and labeling, hybridization, washing and chip scanning, and organize, interpret and annotate genomic data.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Biological Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

CG (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred

Experience

Experience working in clinical cytogenetics. 1-2 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Responsible worker.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computers (including use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Visual acuity (must be able to distinguish colors).
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to keep meticulous records.
• Respectful of patient confidentiality.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs- 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision- Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision- Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

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