Cytogenetic Technologist Senior

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Coordinates and supervises the daily operations in the Prenatal Laboratory.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes the appropriate number of cells by meticulously scanning slides and evaluating individual chromosome spreads under the microscope for numerical and structural aberrations. Recognizes any abnormalities and determines whether additional cells should be analyzed, or if additional banding methods or FISH analysis should be undertaken. (40%)

Prepares clinical reports, quality assurance reports, performs operational analysis, and makes adjustments as necessary.(30%)

Captures and karyotypes appropriate cells on the Cytovision computer. (10%)

Harvests cells and prepares slides, adjusting techniques to compensate for biological variability and environmental conditions. Stains slides with appropriate banding techniques, monitors slide and staining quality and makes adjustments as necessary.(5%)

Arranges for transportation of specimens, receives specimens, reviews paperwork information for completeness and testing necessity, contacts physicians for additional information, completes billing information and responds to physician inquiries.(5%)

Increases understanding of cytogenetic principles and new developments through journals, meetings and presentations and incorporates new techniques into daily use when applicable.(10%)

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in ASCP eligible program

5 years’ experience in Cytogenetics

Experience in tissue culture, FISH, and cytogenetic analysis of all tissue types

Preferred

Masters Degree

Report writing and management experience

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Req ID: J250658