Medical Technologist III (Cytogenetics-Genomics)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Technologist at Medical University Hospital Authority performs chromosome analysis and FISH data interpretation on samples from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid, and tissues. This role supports diagnostic and treatment decisions for genetic diseases and hematologic cancers, with emphasis on accuracy and QC.

You will conduct cell culture, slide preparation, culture/harvest, and FISH setup while ensuring specimen integrity, documenting QC/QA, and entering results into EPIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related science field required.
• ASCP certification preferred and must be obtained within first year if not current.
• Experience with cytogenetics or genetic testing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease and cancer.
• Perform cell culture setup, harvest, slide prep, and FISH for various specimens.
• Maintain specimen integrity throughout workflow.
• Ensure high accuracy and precision in all testing.
• Understand test basis and make critical judgments on result acceptability.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues.
• Document QC/QA logs and enter results into EPIC with checks.
• Maintain competency in all cytogenetics tests and adhere to professional standards.

Skills

Chromosome analysis

FISH data interpretation

Cell culture

Documentation QC/QA

EPIC data entry

Troubleshooting instruments

Judgement on test results

Education

Bachelor's degree in Genetics/ Biology/ Clinical Lab Science/ Medical Technology

ASCP certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively. Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

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-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Medical technologist analyzes 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 requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Genetics, Biology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Technology or related science field. ASCP certification is preferred. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment if candidate does not have a current ASCP certification. NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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