Cytogenetic Technologist II
BayCare
2024-09-27 14:41:31
Tampa, Florida, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Science & Technology
Job description
Job Description
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
Summary:
The Cytogenetics Technologist II performs all aspects of cytogenetics processing and analysis including: sample set up, harvesting of samples, dropping and banding of slides for analysis, FISH slide preparation and probing, scanning slides (both FISH and chromosome) and analyzing these cells or nuclei. Analysis includes imaging and karyotyping of specimens. A Cytogenetics Technologist II will also summarize test results and write the karyotype or FISH nomenclature. May also write case reports in preparation for director-level sign-out. Reviews test requisitions to gather pertinent information for culture set-up and case analysis. Is able to distinguish between normal and abnormal test results and troubleshoots and improves lab procedures. Independently performs lab tasks and projects (as approved) directed at education, developing new technologies or procedures. Helps cytogenetics technologist I get proficient at different lab tasks and check to make sure that they are performing to standard. Maintains quality control records. Required certification includes American Society for Clinical Pathology in Cytogenetics (ASCPCG) AND a Florida Clinical Cytogenetics License. Experience requirement: 4 years of clinical cytogenetics experience in a CLIA certified laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications:
Other information:
Required - 4 years - Reference summary for details
Education:
Essential:
Education Information in Comments
Highly Preferred:
Proficiency in chromosome identification, FISH analysis, ISCN, and case review.
Essential:
Required - Bachelors - Biological Science; Or - Bachelors - Related Field
Credentials:
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Credential Requirements in Comments
Credential equivalent experience:
Essential:
Required - Reference summary for details
Facility:
BayCare Health System, Cytogenetics-LAB
Location: Outreach Lab Waters
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: 7-3:30
Shift: Shift 1
Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call:
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled