Clinical Cytogeneticist PRN Woodward, (1629)

Location: Woodward

Schedule: PRN with weekends holidays on-call and other shifts as needed.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Cytogeneticist will perform clinical interpretations of cases in karyotyping and FISH. The Clinical Cytogeneticist will provide consultation to the medical community and TriCore clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide support to the Cytogenetics Medical Director in assuring compliance with all applicable regulations (including but not limited to safety CAP and CLIA).

2. Provide test interpretation and clinical consultation to laboratory and clinical service clients as scheduled.

3. Develop and maintain relationships with Genetic Counselors if necessary to improve medical outcomes and appropriateness of testing.

4. Provide sign out of clinical cases in concert with Medical Directors.

5. Participate in Abnormal Case Review for the cytogenetics department when requested.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in relevant field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years progressive experience in a clinical laboratory.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

ACMG Board Certified as a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

PREFERRED:

A record of achievement and leadership in clinical cytogenetics FISH and array CGH.

A record of scholarly achievement related to medicine and genetics.

A record of experience with constitutional and oncology interpretation and consultation.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attend management and committee meetings as requested

2. Effective time management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and to work in a high productivity/high stress environment.

3. Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations.

4. Problem solving skills/reasoning ability. Ability to make difficult or complex decisions without established guidelines.

5. Follow company safety and personnel policies.

6. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to develop and maintain a climate of open communication and teamwork within the department.

7. Strong communication/interpersonal skills: with both internal and external customers.

8. Ability to listen effectively to staff concerns ideas and questions and to deal effectively with conflict situations.

9. Ability to provide effective feedback to department staff regarding relevant information changes.

solicits feedback from staff as appropriate.

PC skills.

maintain an up to date knowledge of laboratory medicine through self-study and continuing education. a minimum of nine (9) continuing education programs per anniversary year with a minimum of one (1) outside the organization.