Ref Cytogenetics Tech - 1.0 FTE, Eve (08HR)

Stanford Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Cytogenetics technical leader for its Hillview lab in Palo Alto. The role involves validating assays, interpreting complex test results, and ensuring regulatory compliance while training staff and supporting quality control.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4 years of relevant experience, and CLS/CACCS credentials. This is an onsite position with a focus on patient-centered care and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• CLS and CACCS- Clin Cytogeneticist Scientist certification.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety/health regulatory and state/federal requirements and hospital policies.
• Leads assay validation and verification in the cytogenetics lab; analyzes tests statistically.
• Oversees testing in the lab section and interprets results per guidelines.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains and checks equipment to ensure accurate test results.
• Monitors daily quality control and provides test interpretations as needed.
• Trains staff on assays and supports competency assessments.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Lab techniques

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field

Tools

Cytogenetics equipment

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Evening - 08 Hour R2659036 Onsite 107520003 Path Lab Cytogenetics Hillview Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California
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Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CG. Educates internally and externally as requested.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What You Will Do

• Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
• Leads assay validation and verification in relevant lab section. Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in cytogenetics or related laboratory specialties.
• Provides oversight of testing in relevant lab section.
• Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Monitors daily quality control for relevant lab section.
• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results in relevant lab section. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
• Responds to clients' requests for additional or canceled testing or status updates. Communicates preliminary results when requested.
• Serves as a technical resource to staff and oversees training of new and existing staff on assays in relevant section of the lab. Assesses training needs and participates in in-service training of all laboratory personnel.
• Assists Supervisor in assessing annual competency of staff.
  

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS
• CACCS- Clin Cytogeneticist Scientist

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These Principles Apply To ALL Employees
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $77.81 - $87.64 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.