Cytogenetic Technologist

Description

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Performs high complexity testing in the cytogenetics specialty of the pathology department. This includes the accurate and timely processing of specimens, and performing routine and complex laboratory procedures with strict adherence to quality control and quality assurance policies. May serve as a key operator for a technical work area, including oversight of regulatory compliance, new method validation, technical procedures, and inventory control.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.Performs analytical tests.Prepares specimens for culture, harvest, slide preparation and staining, FISH processing, and analysis.Performs cytogenetic analysis, including analysis of digital images and microscopic analysis, and documents results.Correlates analysis results with patient’s reason-for-referral, previous studies, related family studies as applicable and additional pathology/test results as available.Evaluates results for accuracy, and resolves complex test problems.Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, ACMG and HIPAA.Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control.Performs and documents required reagent preparation.Performs quality control, and takes appropriate remedial action.Ensures appropriate documentation and record retention according to federal regulations.Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Processes Specimen.Performs all aspects of specimen management, including confirmation of patient identity and labeling of specimens and aliquots.Coordinates and performs the processing of cytogenetic specimens.Assesses all pre-analytic processes and documents all sub-optimal situations.Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.Participates in the training of new employees and students.Assists in Direct Observation of staff for annual competency.Participates in development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation.Participates in departmental or system meetings, projects and committees as assigned.May assist with department scheduling.Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:§ 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.§ 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/universityANDsuccessful completion of a NAACLS accredited cytogenetics education program within the last five years or
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a bachelor's degree including 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college course work in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences from a regionally accredited college/universityANDone year of full-time acceptable work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last three years or
• Master's degree or Doctorate in genetics or molecular biology from a regionally accredited college/universityANDnine months of full-time acceptable work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory in the U.S., Canada, or an accredited laboratory within the last three years
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992

Licenses/Certifications

• Technologist in Cytogenetics CG (ASCP) within 6 months required

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $39.05 to $51.48 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer