Cytogenetic Laboratory Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cytogenetic Laboratory Technician for the Southlake Campus, days, full-time. The role involves performing professional, clinical and technical duties in the cytogenetics laboratory, handling specimen processing, and ensuring accurate reporting within LIS/HIS systems.

You will work with G-banding, FISH studies, and quality control while maintaining compliance with CLIA and CAP standards in a high-volume clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 88 regulations.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college with 24 science hours including 6 chemistry and 6 biology, plus 12 hours of chemistry, biology, math or laboratory science in any combination.
• Bachelor's degree in biological science, healthcare or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies in the cytogenetic laboratory.
• Enter charges and patient orders, and receive specimens in LIS; register specimens in HIS as needed.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Prepare slides with quality metaphases and perform G-banding/staining methods, and process specimens for FISH studies.
• Maintain quality documentation and participate in CAP readiness and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Graduate

Biological science, healthcare or related field

Job description

Position Title: Cytogenetic Laboratory Technician – Days, Full Time – Southlake Campus – Position Summary / Career Interest: M - F 8:30am - 5pm

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.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-57512

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.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.