Cytogenetic Technologist jobs in Washington
Cytogenetic Technologist performs microscopic analysis for cytogenetic studies on biological specimens. Analyzes chromosomes for prenatal diagnosis, congenital birth defects, fertility problems and hematological disorders. Being a Cytogenetic Technologist is responsible for harvesting cells, image analysis, and results reporting. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Cytogenetic Technologist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Cytogenetic Technologist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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CLINICAL CYTOGENETIC TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALIST
- University of Washington (UW) Medicine
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- Req #: 228525 Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Posting Date: 11/15/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6610 - $9451 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits:
- As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
- To prepare specimens for cytogenetic and FISH analysis.
- To make reagents, order supplies, maintain equipment and keep laboratory stocked and prepared for specimens.
- To train staff, maintain quality control, quality assurance and prepare for inspections.
- To analyze and karyotype cells for cytogenetic and FISH analysis. To work up cases in preparation for director review.
Laboratory skills - Master sterile/aseptic techniques.
- Set up cultures of blood, bone marrow, solid tissue, amniotic fluid, and chorionic villi.
- Harvest cultures from cells to be used for cytogenetic analysis.
- Prepare and stain slides to be used for cytogenetic and FISH analysis using all appropriate staining, pretreatment and post-wash techniques.
Microscopy skills - Analyze and photograph interphase and metaphase cells for FISH and karyotyping.
- Karyotype metaphases.
- Accurately record all case work-up information, including ISCN, on paper and in database prior to faculty sign out.
Quality - Review patient request forms for accuracy of information and determine if previous cytogenetics studies were performed.
- Accurately record performance of equipment used.
- Use and maintain laboratory equipment properly.
- Maintain and implement laboratory safety procedures.
- Maintains and contributes to a safe working environment.
- Assist the supervisor and specialists in preparing for CAP and other inspections.
Training skills - Participate in the orientation and training of new technologists, residents, fellows and students.
- Review participate in and present to peers current procedures, advances in technology, continuing education, local meetings and CAP Proficiency Test Result Presentations.
Administrative tasks - Advise clinicians, technologists, researchers or clerical staff proper procedures and containers for sample collection, amount needed and transport.
- Provide database reports.
- Order supplies.
- Accession cases into laboratory database.
Evaluation of technologies and materials in use in the laboratory - Troubleshoot problems developed throughout the processing of cases in the lab.
- Suggest new ideas for improvements in technical and organizational methods and be able to implement testing of new methods, as directed.
- Advise specialists and supervisor about quantity and quality of chemicals, materials, plasticware and equipment needed to process the specimens.
- Advise specialists and supervisor about quality and efficiency improvement. Contribute to efficiency of the laboratory.
- Participate in planning for future developments in the laboratory, including staffing needs, work space, equipment and workload.
Related Duties - Perform all the duties of Laboratory Technician 2.
- Perform related duties as needed.
Ethics and Professionalism - Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis.
- Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere.
REQUIREMENTS: - A Bachelor's Degree with at least fifteen credit hours in a biological or physical science
- Certification or eligibility for certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytogenetics by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Four years of equivalent education/related experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
- 1 Month Ago
The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research, and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 1400 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and natural beauty.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department has an outstanding opportunity for aCLINIC CYTOGENETIC TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME, DAY-SHIFT)
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- Labcorp
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- Pride Health
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- Pride Health
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Charlotte, NC
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Louisville, KY
- Summit Medical Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Cytogenetics Technologist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky. J...
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- Pride Health
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Charlotte, NC
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- K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
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Madison, WI
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Income Estimation for Cytogenetic Technologist jobs
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What does a Cytogenetic Technologist do?
Cytogenetic Technologist in Lompoc, CA
Combine the two and you get a Cytogenetic Technologist, a job that has you studying a person’s medical past and future through their DNA and RNA.
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Cytogenetic Technologist in Richland, WA
The highest earning Cytogenetic Technologists in the United States earn.
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Cytogenetic Technologist in Lexington, KY
In addition, a student training to become a cytogenetic technologist often has to study chemistry, biology, mathematics, scientific method, processing techniques, preparation of specimens, and microscopy; in most cases the curriculum is rather rigorous, and usually takes between one and two years to complete.
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