Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview has an exciting opportunity for a full time, day shift, Cytogenetics Technologist (MLS/MT) at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank in the Cytogenetics (CG) department. This position will work Monday through Friday, with every 3rd weekend with a holiday rotation.
This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of up to $5500 (amount pro-rated based on FTE).
Our Cytogenetics department is a local leader in pioneering chromosomal and genomic technologies for the diagnosis and management of both inherited disease and cancer. The Cytogenetics lab serves a unique and diverse patient population with our hospital recognized as a national leader in areas like bone marrow transplantation. Our hospital has also recently been established as a rare disease center of excellence. The 40-member Cytogenetics team utilizes highly specialized testing including: Tissue culture processing, Chromosome Microarray, Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH), and G-banding chromosome analysis to obtain results that guide patient care.
All teams within the Cytogenetics lab collaborate to provide high quality patient care and integrated patient result reports.
- The Tissue Culture Team is responsible for specimen receipt, culturing and harvesting of specimens. They provide stained slides for G-band chromosome analysis and cell pellets for FISH processing.
- The Microarray Team is responsible for specimen receipt, DNA extraction and microarray processing which includes DNA restrictions, labeling and slide hybridization/washing to obtain data for Microarray analysis.
- The FISH Team is responsible for slide and probe preparation, slide hybridization and wash, as well as probe analysis using a fluorescent microscope.
- The Chromosome Analysis Teams utilize their expertise to analyze G-banded Neoplastic and Congenital Chromosomes using computer software and/or a brightfield microscope.
In joining the Cytogenetics lab, you will be joining a highly motivated team of professional Technologists and will be assigned to one or more of our laboratory teams dependent on previous experience and laboratory needs.
Essential functions include:
- Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
- Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
- Orients and mentors new employees and students.
- Other duties as assigned
Required
Education
- Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA ’88.
- Baccalaureate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, or Molecular from an accredited college/university and successful completion of NAACLS accredited cytogenetics program (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided); -OR-
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry (Transcript must be provided); -OR-
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in genetics or molecular biology (Diploma with field of study or transcript must be provided).
License/Certification/Registration
- Applicant must be eligible for Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved Cytogenetics certification within 12 months and obtain within 24 months of hire.
- ASCP or ASCPi – CG
Preferred
Education
- Baccalaureate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, or Molecular from an accredited college/university and successful completion of NAACLS accredited cytogenetics program (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided).
Experience
- Cytogenetics experience in G-bands, FISH, Micro Array
License/Certification/Registration
- Possess Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification at time of hire.
- Labs-Cytogenetics –
- ASCP or ASCPi – CG
Qualifications:
$38.51-$54.36 Hourly