Medical Technologist I

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Laboratory Technologist specialized in cytogenetics to analyze chromosomes and FISH data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues. The role involves high-complexity testing to aid diagnosis and treatment planning for genetic diseases and cancer.

Responsibilities include culture setup, slide prep, banding, FISH, and data entry into EPIC, ensuring specimen integrity and accurate QC/QA records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• ASCP BOC or equivalent certification preferred at time of hire; if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Analyze chromosomes and/or FISH data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues.
• Perform cell culture setup, harvest, slide prep, banding, FISH setup and reagent prep.
• Ensure specimen integrity throughout workflow and maintain QC/QA documentation.
• Enter results into EPIC and perform checks to minimize clerical errors.
• Recognize, confirm, and report abnormal or critical results; troubleshoot instruments and culture issues.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Chromosome analysis

FISH data analysis

Instrument troubleshooting

Quality control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000481 CHS - Lab - Cytogenetics-Genomics (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Laboratory technologist that can analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues. This high complexity testing identifies chromosome abnormalities that assist in diagnosis, prognosis and/or guide treatment of genetic disease in constitutional disorders as well as somatic genetic alterations in cancer, primarily hematologic disease.

Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional). Perform cell culture work – set-up, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent preparation for a variety of specimen types. Assure integrity of specimens throughout all phases of workflow. Perform work with the highest standard for accuracy and precision. Understand the basis of each test. Use knowledge to make critical judgements regarding acceptability of test results. Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues. Maintain and adhere to accurate documentation for QC/QA logs. Enter results and data into EPIC and perform appropriate checks to minimize clerical errors. Recognize, confirm, report and document critical, abnormal, or unusual results. Maintain competency in all tests performed in the cytogenetics laboratory and perform these tests, as assigned. Adheres to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct. Other duties as required.

Additional Job Description

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• Experience: None.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

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