Cytogenetic Technologist, Laboratory, Winston Campus

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution in Winston-Salem, NC, where you will play a vital role in cytogenetic analyses. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care. You'll be responsible for preparing and analyzing biological specimens, ensuring accurate results, and contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive community, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients while enjoying generous benefits and a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Coverage from Day 1

Generous PTO

Wellness Incentives

Parental Benefits

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ASCP certification required.
• Experience in cytogenetic analyses and laboratory techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses and perform tests.
• Communicate results to laboratory directors and physicians.
• Maintain quality assurance and equipment in the lab.

Skills

Cytogenetics

Chromosome Analysis

Karyotyping

FISH Techniques

Microarray Analysis

Quality Assurance

Data Handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

ASCP Certification

Tools

Applied Spectral Imaging Software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, demonstrate independent judgment in the preparation of biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses, perform analyses, and prepare and describe karyotypes. Communicate results to the laboratory director, physicians and other technologists.

Position Highlights:

• Department: Cytogenetics
• Location: Laboratory
• Shift Schedule: Full-Time; Typical 8a-5p. Will work/be on call rotating Saturdays (7-8 per year) and work rotating weekends.

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

How You'll Impact Patient care:

• Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Perform both routine and complex non-waived high complexity laboratory tests in the Medical Genetics labs of the Department of Pathology
• Supply physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results
• Provide services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory areas
• Initiate and maintain short/long term cell cultures, harvest specimens, and perform various banding/staining methods; experience with chromosome, FISH, and microarray samples for constitutional and neoplastic specimens is a plus
• Ability to recognize human chromosome banding patterns using visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail providing analysis using ISCN standards
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required
• Microscopically analyze, karyotype, print and summarize analyses on amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, blood, bone marrow, solid tumor, and various other tissue specimens using Applied Spectral Imaging software
• Confirm and verify results through an in-depth knowledge of instruments, principles, and techniques
• Perform and document quality assurance, quality control, and equipment maintenance; recognizing problems, identifying causes, and determining solutions
• Communicate results to laboratory directors, physicians and other technicians
• Data handling and input, answering phones and customer requests, and perform other related duties incidental to work described herein

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science, or equivalent.
• ASCP certified Technologist in Cytogenetics - CG(ASCP).

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities. You'll find a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city's commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC, allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always