IGM Genetic Technologist I

Full-Time: Main Campus Mon-Fri: Day Shiftwith rotating weekends and holidays

The Cytogenetic Technologist processes clinical specimens from patients who are referred for constitutional cytogenetic diagnosis or select cancer FISH analysis. The ideal candidate will perform sample handling sample quality control assessment and complex laboratory processes and associated analyses in this position. Additional responsibilities involve providing friendly customer service assisting with operational improvement and performing required lab-associated tasks to include preventative maintenance. An opportunity is available for on-the-job technical training for candidates who meet the minimal qualifications for the position.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and complex technical laboratory procedures and follows proper equipment use maintenance and documentation.
• Drafts patient reports by interpreting assay results and records laboratory processes and data ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Performs Quality Control testing of newly received reagents chemicals and kits used for patient testing. Completes all quality training and participates in quality assurance programs.
• Reviews the status of clinical and research cases with appropriate leaders. Identifies and communicates problems errors and deviations in lab processes.
• Maintains a safe working environment following applicable laws and regulations and assisting with ongoing safety audits.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors degree in a chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or Bachelors degree equivalent education as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations: 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).

Certifications:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified or eligible for certification as a Technologist by an approved agency MLS(ASCP) MB(ASCP) or CG(ASCP) required.
• Certification exam must be passed within 3 years of hire date.
• Completes minimum of 12 hours Continuing Education annually.

Skills:

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Technical and computer skills needed for high-complexity analysis.
• Effective oral or written communication. Ability to adapt communication styles for cultural differences.
• Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team.
• Flexibility with interruptions and changing circumstances.

Experience:

Genetics laboratory testing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY: Cold Temperatures Decision Making Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Sitting Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Color vision Computer skills Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Machinery Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet