Cytogenetic Technologist, Laboratory, Winston Campus

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cytogenetic Technologist to join their dedicated laboratory team. In this vital role, you will perform both routine and complex laboratory tests, ensuring rapid and accurate results for patient care. Your expertise in cytogenetic analysis and karyotyping will be essential as you work with diverse biological specimens. This position offers a chance to impact patient outcomes positively while enjoying generous benefits, including health coverage from day one and ample paid time off. Join a community-focused healthcare environment in Winston-Salem, where your skills make a difference every day.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO

Wellness Incentives

Parental Benefits

Retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in science and ASCP certification in Cytogenetics.
• Experience with chromosome and FISH samples is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex lab tests and provide accurate results to physicians.
• Analyze and summarize various tissue specimens using microscopy.
• Conduct quality assurance and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Cytogenetic analysis

Karyotyping

Chromosome banding patterns

Manual dexterity

Data handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in a chemical, physical, or biological science

ASCP certified Technologist in Cytogenetics – CG(ASCP)

Tools

Applied Spectral Imaging software

Job description

Cytogenetic Technologist, Laboratory, Winston Campus

Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 153015
Job Family: Laboratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: FULL TIME, TYPICAL 8 A.M. > 5 P.M. WILL WORK/ BE ON CALL ROTATING SATURDAYS (7-8 PER YEAR) AND WORK ROTATING WEEKENDS
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085039024-Cytogenetics

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 experience.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities.
• 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.