Staff Cytogenetics Tech - Full Time - Day, 8 hrs

Stanford Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 198,000,000 - 222,956,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Specialist to prepare specimens for diagnostic study and support chromosome analysis. You will handle cytogenetic culture, slide preparation, and accession records while maintaining equipment performance and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience, with strong data analysis, communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare organ and organ system specimens for clinical diagnostic study of cells.
• Collect and prepare biological specimens using cytogenetic culture and harvest procedures; prepare microscopic slides.
• Maintain accession records of specimens.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and monitor performance; report issues.
• Prepare computer-generated images of chromosomes to capture suspected abnormalities.
• Screen and image specimens under a microscope; identify and analyze abnormalities.
• Summarize results and prepare routine and non-routine reports for Lab management.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Infection control

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2659038 Onsite 107520003 Path Lab Cytogenetics Hillview Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Prepare organ and organ system specimens for clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory conditions.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Adheres to safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures and Services Standard of the Hospitals.
• Collects and prepares biological specimens using cytogenetic culture and harvest procedures; prepares microscopic slides using routine banding techniques.
• Maintains accession records of specimens.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Conducts regular assessments and records the lab equipment's performance, reliability. Notifies appropriate personnel if any issues, exceptions arise. Performs other duties as requested.
• Prepares computer-generated images of chromosomes to capture the suspected abnormalities for further analysis, review.
• Screens and images specimens under a microscope. Selects cells, counts chromosomes, identifies and analyzes any abnormalities making distinctions and judgments based on chromosome structure and cell-cycle kinetics.
• Summarize results of analysis and prepares routine reports and non-routine results for Lab management review and action.

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS . or
• CACCS- Clin Cytogeneticist Scientist .

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 $69.10 - $77.81 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.