Medical Technologist III (Cytogenetics-Genomics)

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

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Technologist to analyze chromosomes and FISH data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid, and tissues. This high-complexity testing guides diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease and cancer.

The role requires a BS in Genetics/Biology/Clinical Lab Science/Medical Technology, ASCP preferred, and AC certification within the first year if not current. Regular full-time position in Cytogenetics-Genomics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP certification preferred; must be obtained within first year if not current.
• Career ladder consideration for internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional).
• Perform cell culture work – setup, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent prep.
• Maintain specimen integrity throughout workflow.
• Ensure accuracy and precision; judge test result acceptability.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues.
• Maintain and adhere to QC/QA logs.
• Enter results in EPIC and verify to minimize clerical errors.
• Recognize and document critical or abnormal results.
• Maintain competency in cytogenetics tests and perform as assigned.

Skills

Chromosome analysis

FISH data analysis

Cell culture

SOP development

EPIC data entry

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Genetics/Biology/Clinical Lab Science/Medical Technology

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 Work Shift

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

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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