Clinical Cytogenetic Technologist Specialist

• 100% FTE

• Monay Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm with rotation weekends and holidays

Whatyoullcontribute:

Laboratory skills

• Possessmaster level cytogenetic techniques and knowledge in assigned specialistarea.

• Haveabilityto work with high level accuracy and speed in all areas of the laboratory.

• Investigate and communicate relevant patient clinical information. Interpret Pathway reflex testing algorithms.

• Ensure Pathway testing is being followed accurately. Enter results intoPathwaysdatabase. Check Pathways pending list to ensure specimens that are on the pathway were received.

• 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 allappropriate stainingpretreatmentand post-wash techniques.

Microscopy skills

• Possess master level analysis and case work up knowledge in assigned specialist area.

• 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 facultysignout.

Quality

• Responsible for CAP compliance and inspection preparation of the assigned Specialist area.

• Responsible for Quality Control and Quality Improvement inarea.

• Newmethoddevelopmentdeploymentand training.

• Review patient request forms for accuracy of information anddetermineifpreviouscytogenetics studies were performed.

• Accurately record performance of equipment used.

• Use andmaintainlaboratory equipment properly.

• Maintain and implement laboratory safety procedures.

• Maintain and contribute to a safe working environment.

• Assistthe supervisor in preparing for CAP and other inspections.

Training skills

• Participate in the orientation and training of new technologists residentsfellowsand students.

• Reviewparticipatein and present topeerscurrent procedures advances in technology continuing education localmeetingsand CAP Proficiency Test Result Presentations.

Administrative tasks

• Responsibility for workflow turnaround time qualityof work in area.

• Acts as leadon Cytogenetics project work.Can conducttechnologistevaluations.

• Responsible for Inventory of reagentsprobesmedia equipmentglasswareand incidentals for area.

• Labresourcefor information on protocols clinical and laboratory knowledge for area.

• Adviseclinicians technologists researchers or clericalstaffproper procedures and containers for sample collection amount needed and transport.

• Liaisonwith AP laboratories ITand EPICteam and other cross functional teams as needed.

• Provide database reports.

• Order supplies.

• Accession cases intolaboratorydatabase.

Evaluation of technologies and materials in use in the laboratory

• Troubleshootproblems developed throughout the processing of cases in the lab.

• Suggestnew ideasfor improvements in technical and organizational methods and be able to implement testing of new methods as directed.

• Advisesupervisor aboutquantityand quality of chemicals materials plasticware and equipment needed to process the specimens.

• Advisesupervisoraboutquality improvement and efficiency improvement. Contribute to efficiency of the laboratory.

• Participate in planning for future developments in the laboratory including staffing needsworkspaceequipmentand workload.

Relatedduties

• Perform all the duties of Laboratory Technician 2 and Clinical Cytogenetic Technologist.

• Perform related duties as needed.

Ethics andprofessionalism

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information including final diagnosis.

• Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere.

Whatyoullneed:

• Abachelors degree with at least fifteen(15)credit hours ina biologicalor physical science AND

• Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytogenetics by the American Society for Clinical Pathology AND

• Two(2)years of progressively responsible work experience in a Cytogenetics Laboratory.

• Four(4)additionalyears of related experience may substitute for the educational requirement.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Whatweoffer:

• Vacation time and sick time off thataccruemonthly including 12 paid holidays.

• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

• Excellent healthcare dental disability retirement and other plan options.

• Lots offreefantastic fitness healthy eating finance and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

• And much more!

Aboutthe Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory servicesfor innovative patient care research and educational programs theDepartment of Laboratory Medicine & Pathologyat UW Medicine combinesthe sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training world-class research initiatives and a commitment to community service we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.