Clinical Cytogeneticist - Woodward, (1559)

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories is seeking a Clinical Cytogeneticist in Albuquerque to perform clinical interpretations of cases in karyotyping and FISH and to provide consultation to the medical community and TriCore clients.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, at least three years of progressive clinical laboratory experience, and ACMG Board Certification as a Clinical Cytogeneticist. Schedule is Monday-Friday with additional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field is required.
• Three (3) years progressive experience in a clinical laboratory.
• ACMG Board Certified as a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interpretations of cases in karyotyping and FISH.
• Provide consultation to the medical community and TriCore clients.
• Sign out clinical cases in concert with pathologist Medical Director.
• Participate in Abnormal Case Review when requested.

Skills

Cytogenetics

Karyotyping

FISH

Consultation

Team coordination

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

FISH

Karyotyping

Array CGH

Job description

Clinical Cytogeneticist - Woodward, (1559)

Schedule: Monday-Friday with 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 department 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.
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 pathologist Medical Director.
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.
10. Actively solicits feedback from staff as appropriate.
11. Must maintain an up to date knowledge of laboratory medicine through self-study and continuing education.
12. Attend a minimum of nine (9) continuing education programs per anniversary year with a minimum of one (1) outside the organization.