Cytogenetic Laboratory Tech

kansashealthsystem; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Cytogenetic Laboratory Technician for the Southlake Campus. The role entails processing specimens, preparing FISH slides, reagents, and performing related computer tasks alongside quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include specimen logging in LIS/HIS, billing and result distribution, order entry, inventory, and regulatory compliance. This is a Monday through Friday, full-time position requiring a biology-related degree and CLIA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in biological science, healthcare or related field.
• CLIA high complexity testing qualification required, with at least 60 semester hours including 24 science hours.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for analysis and prepare FISH slides.
• Prepare reagents, perform computer functions and participate in quality improvement.
• Back up Office Specialist duties: ordering supplies, billing, scanning, answering the phone, and reporting results.
• Log specimens and enter charges and orders in LIS/HIS; maintain filing and QA data.
• Maintain equipment, dispose of hazardous waste, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma (Biology/Healthcare or related field)

Job description

Position Title

Cytogenetic Laboratory TechDays - Full TimeSouthlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

M - F 8:30am - 5pm

The Cytogenetic Laboratory Technician provides technical and clerical assistance to the cytogenetics laboratory technical staff. The technician will process specimens for analysis and prepare FISH slides. In addition, the technician will prepare reagents, perform computer functions, and participate in quality improvement activities. This position will serve as the backup to the Office Specialist as needed for ordering supplies, billing, scanning, answering the phone, and resulting.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies required in the cytogenetic laboratory.
• Must be able to perform the assigned professional, clerical and technical competencies of the cytogenetics laboratory.
• Answer phone calls and respond to requests; maintain filing system; scan, result and distribute reports; print needed lab reports from HIS records. Enter charges and patient orders, and receive specimens in LIS; register specimens in HIS as needed; enter QA data into cytogenetic database.
• Order supplies and keep track of inventory to maintain an uninterrupted work flow.
• Know specimen requirements for Cytogenetics processing and analysis and when to direct questions to the appropriate technologist or supervisor. Apply critical thinking skills and prioritize work accordingly. Recognize quality indicators and document throughout the lab processes.
• Accurately log specimens into the cytogenetic laboratory information system, utilizing two patient identifiers at all times. Label specimens with accurate patient identification. Perform all computer functions needed and accurately record required information throughout the testing process.
• Employ appropriate culture and harvesting techniques for all specimen types. Prepare slides with quality metaphases and use G-banding/staining methods. Process specimens for FISH studies and prepare quality slides.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment and maintain documentation. Dispose of bio-hazardous, chemical and sharps wastes according to regulatory policies. Wash lab glassware and autoclave instruments as needed. Clean and file analyzed slides and prepare cell pellets for storage.
• Prepare chemicals and reagents for processing. Record various logs as required.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and CAP readiness. Follow regulatory, accreditation and institutional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• High School Graduate Biological science, healthcare or related field.
• Must qualify as high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 88 regulations. This includes a minimum of 60 semester hours of college or equivalent that include a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, math, and laboratory science in any combination.

Knowledge Requirements

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57512

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.