Cytogenetic Technologist II

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care team as a Cytogenetic Technologist II, where you will play a vital role in processing and analyzing cytogenetic samples. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic lab environment, utilizing advanced techniques like FISH analysis and karyotyping to deliver accurate results. With a commitment to clinical excellence, you'll contribute to innovative practices that enhance patient care. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance, while working in a supportive culture that values your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K Match

Annual Performance Appraisal

Family Resources

Community Perks

Wellness Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years of clinical cytogenetics experience in a CLIA certified lab.
• Proficiency in chromosome identification and case review is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of cytogenetics processing and analysis.
• Summarize test results and maintain quality control records.
• Independently perform lab tasks and assist junior technologists.

Skills

Cytogenetics processing

Karyotyping

FISH analysis

Lab quality control

Troubleshooting lab procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

**Join the team that is revolutionizing health care – BayCare Health System**

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

**Title:** **Cytogenetic Technologist** II

+ **Facility:** Outreach Lab Waters

+ **Location:** Tampa, FL

+ **Status:** Full Time, Exempt: No

+ **Shift Hours:** 7:00AM-3:30PM

+ **Weekend Work:** Occasional

+ **On Call:** No

**Responsibilities:**

+ Performs all aspects of cytogenetics processing and analysis including sample set up, harvesting of samples, dropping and banding of slides for analysis, FISH slide preparation and probing, scanning slides (both FISH and chromosome) and analyzing these cells or nuclei

+ Analysis includes imaging and karyotyping of specimens

+ Summarizes test results and write the karyotype or FISH nomenclature

+ May also write case reports in preparation for director-level sign-out

+ Reviews test requisitions to gather pertinent information for culture set-up and case analysis

+ Is able to distinguish between normal and abnormal test results and troubleshoots and improves lab procedures

+ Independently performs lab tasks and projects (as approved) directed at education, developing new technologies or procedures

+ Helps cytogenetics technologist I get proficient at different lab tasks and check to make sure that they are performing to standard

+ Maintains quality control records

**BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:**

+ Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid Time Off

+ Tuition Assistance

+ 401K Match and additional yearly contribution

+ Annual performance appraisal

+ Family resources and wellness opportunities

+ Community perks and discounts

**Certification & Licensure:**

+ Required -American Society for Clinical Pathology in Cytogenetics (ASCPCG)

+ Required - Florida Clinical Cytogenetics License

**Education:**

+ Required - Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or Related Field

**Experience:**

+ Required- 4 years of clinical cytogenetics experience in a CLIA certified laboratory.

+ **Highly Preferred:** Proficiency in chromosome identification, FISH analysis, ISCN, and case review.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Cytogenetic Technologist II

**Location** Tampa:Outreach Lab Waters | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** null