PD Cytogenetic Technologist- Cytogenetics- Variable Shift

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory Scientist to perform chromosome preparation, banding, cell culture, and FISH analysis in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role includes QC oversight, proficiency testing, and participation in accreditation processes, under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager.

The candidate will report results within licensure scope, require strong English communication, and demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience in both karyotype and FISH study.
• Must hold a California Cytogenetics CLS License.
• Excellent English communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, handling highly sensitive matters.
• Knowledge of QA concepts and ability to apply them to design quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform chromosome preparation, various banding methods and cell culture for all cell types.
• Perform chromosome and FISH analysis by microscopy for aberrations.
• Troubleshoot instrument function and participate in quality assurance procedures.
• Oversee proficiency testing and contribute to lab accreditation processes.
• Assess daily workload and balance assignments across the cytogenetics section.

Skills

Clinical Cytogenetics

FISH analysis

Karyotype analysis

Laboratory safety

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

California Cytogenetics CLS License

California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team — Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, incumbents will independently perform a wide variety of technical procedures in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory medicine. Perform chromosome preparation, various banding methods and cell culture for all cell types. Handle potentially biohazardous specimens using aseptic technique and universal precautions. Perform chromosome and FISH analysis by microscopy for aberrations including proper use of computer-assisted imaging system. Other responsibilities include troubleshooting, review/oversee instrument function and utilization, quality control and quality assurance procedures, proficiency testing oversight and participation in lab accreditation process, and method development‑modification‑parallel testing. On a daily basis, incumbents will assess overall workload for any area that needs help. All Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non‑waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of all relevant sub-specialty area industry, health and safety, federal, and state regulations.
• Skill and ability to perform mathematical calculations to include: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals with and without a calculator to derive results.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.
• Must be able to differentiate variations in color
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to independently convey information with authority, handle highly sensitive matters and interact with high level contacts from other organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures. Ability to apply principles in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Current California state Cytogenetics CLS License.
• California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience in both karyotype and FISH study of cancer samples.
• Ability to use laboratory's application programs. Skill and ability to perform data checks using queries, visual review and other appropriate means to verify data accuracy.
• Ability to respond clearly, concisely, and cooperatively to questions from other technologists, unlicensed staff, or supervisory staff regarding how procedures/duties were or should be performed, validity of test results, etc.
• Ability to organize assignments and laboratory operations in an efficient and effective manner. Highly developed personal organizational skills. Knowledge of quality assurance methods and ability to apply principles to design quality systems.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory, medical center, HR and UC policies and processes.

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment.

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization