Clinical Lab Technologist II, Cytogenetics

American Esoteric Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and dependen

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a cytogenetics professional to join the ProPath Services team in Dallas, TX. You will perform cell culture, slide preparation, karyotype analysis, and FISH on cytogenetic samples.

Required to have a BS in Medical Technology or related field with MT training and ASCP certification; strong analytical skills are essential. In this role you’ll access PHI with training and ensure confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field with MT training.
• Certification by the ASCP or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate routine lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Culture cells using appropriate media and techniques.
• Harvest cell cultures using standard methods.
• Prepare microscopic slides with routine and banding techniques.
• Analyze chromosome preparations microscopically.
• Prepare several karyotypes per case.
• Perform and analyze FISH on cytogenetic samples.

Skills

Strong reading

Analytical skills

Good writing

Education

BS in Medical Technology

or BS in Chemical/ Biological/ Physical Science with MT training

Tools

Microscopes

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Computers

Audible alarms

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Dallas, Texas 75247

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Culture cells of various types using appropriate culture media and techniques
• Harvest cell cultures using appropriate techniques such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, cell fixatives, etc.
• Prepare microscopic slides using routine and banding techniques.
• Analyze chromosome preparations microscopically.
• Prepare several karyotypes per case.
• Perform fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) on cytogenetic preparations and paraffin embedded tissues.
• Analyze FISH preparations microscopically, capture images and prepare reports.

All you need is:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with 1 year of Medical Technology training, 3 years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.

Bonus points if you've got:

• 5+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty.
• Experience writing complex ISCN (International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature)

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: ProPath Services, LLC Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Sonic Healthcare USA: Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.