Per Diem Cytogenetics Technologist

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Position Type: Temporary

Shift: Day

Schedule: Per Diem

Department: Allied Health, Clin Labs-Cytogenetics (H1910), NYU Langone Hospitals,

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Technologist, Cytogenetics-Per Diem.

In this role, the successful candidate under minimal supervision, performs complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for cytogenetic /FISH testing. Handles high volume of work with appropriate speed and assists less experienced co-workers. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities.

Job Responsibilities

• SPECIMEN SET UP, ACCESSIONING. Under minimal supervision, performs complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for cytogenetic diagnosis. Handles high volume of work with appropriate speed and assists less experienced co-workers. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities. Sets up specimens according to laboratory protocols. Checks to see if referrals are appropriate and complete. Informs appropriate individual if specimen not adequate, unusable, referral form incomplete, etc. Sets up special studies according to laboratory protocol.
• HARVESTING AND SLIDE PREPARATION. Harvests specimens and prepares slides for G-band metaphase analysis and/or FISH. Harvests at appropriate time according to laboratory protocols. Obtains slides for analysis with adequate number of good quality mitotic cells. Obtain slides for FISH analysis with adequate number of good quality interphase and/or metaphase cells.
• STAINING AND MICROSCOPIC ANALYSISStains slides and performs microscopic analysis. Performs special staining protocols and special banding analyses according to laboratory protocols.Staining results in well banded material for analysis. G band level consistently of resolution adequate for clinical diagnosis. Performs analysis accurately and demonstrates ability to detect subtle abnormalities from the microscope.Records documentation of analysis clearly and neatly. Demonstrates ability to handle high volume of cases with appropriate speed.
• IMAGING. Images cells to be Karyotyped. Selects good quality cells to image.. Able to use scanners.Good working knowledge of imaging system.
• KARYOTYPINGPerforms karyotyping and prepares cases for sign-out. Completes karyotyping with speed. Completes karyotyping accurately and neatly. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities.
• FISHPerforms hybridization and analysis. Prepares slides for interphase and/or metaphase FISH studies.Performs hybridizations following laboratory protocols.Analyzes FISH cases with accuracy for both interphase and metaphase cells. Shows understanding of various probes and their diagnostic significance.Selects and captures adequate images for documentation.Able to use FISH imaging system and software.Prepares analysis sheets and documents each analysis.Informs Supervisor and/or lab Director promptly of abnormal results or any other issues relating to analysis
• TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT. Participates in services, continuing education courses, and assists in developing new procedures.Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures in assigned area and responds to, or suggests changes which enhance patient care. Maintains and improves technical expertise by attending continuing education programs and reading current literature in the field. Attends all in service sessions as required.Participates actively in developing, evaluating, and implementing approved new procedures or modifications to existing policies or procedures.
• TRAINING. Trains new and current employees. Teaches new employees established procedures when necessary. Orients existing employees to new procedures and/or changes in existing procedures.Remains available during all duty hours for consultation by other laboratory personnel, to provide technical advice or assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor’s degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or at least five (5) years of experience in a similar laboratory.Education and experience equivalent to the guidelines mandated by CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH requirements. After September 1, 2013, have received an education, including a bachelor’s degree from an approved clinical laboratory technologist program or the substantial equivalent.
• NYS technologist license from the Office of the Professions, State Education Department, State of New York.
• ASCP Certification required.
• Effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and NCA/ASCP certification in addition to the minimum requirements.
• Working knowledge of related theory, principles, practices, applicable instrumentation, analytical methods, quality control, statistical analysis, current government regulations and leadership.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65.00 – $65.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here (Opens in a new window)

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

In this role, the successful candidate under minimal supervision, performs complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for cytogenetic /FISH testing. Handles high volume of work with appropriate speed and assists less experienced co-workers. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities.

Job Responsibilities

• SPECIMEN SET UP, ACCESSIONING. Under minimal supervision, performs complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for cytogenetic diagnosis. Handles high volume of work with appropriate speed and assists less experienced co-workers. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities. Sets up specimens according to laboratory protocols. Checks to see if referrals are appropriate and complete. Informs appropriate individual if specimen not adequate, unusable, referral form incomplete, etc. Sets up special studies according to laboratory protocol.
• HARVESTING AND SLIDE PREPARATION. Harvests specimens and prepares slides for G-band metaphase analysis and/or FISH. Harvests at appropriate time according to laboratory protocols. Obtains slides for analysis with adequate number of good quality mitotic cells. Obtain slides for FISH analysis with adequate number of good quality interphase and/or metaphase cells.
• STAINING AND MICROSCOPIC ANALYSISStains slides and performs microscopic analysis. Performs special staining protocols and special banding analyses according to laboratory protocols.Staining results in well banded material for analysis. G band level consistently of resolution adequate for clinical diagnosis. Performs analysis accurately and demonstrates ability to detect subtle abnormalities from the microscope.Records documentation of analysis clearly and neatly. Demonstrates ability to handle high volume of cases with appropriate speed.
• IMAGING. Images cells to be Karyotyped. Selects good quality cells to image.. Able to use scanners.Good working knowledge of imaging system.
• KARYOTYPINGPerforms karyotyping and prepares cases for sign-out. Completes karyotyping with speed. Completes karyotyping accurately and neatly. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities.
• FISHPerforms hybridization and analysis. Prepares slides for interphase and/or metaphase FISH studies.Performs hybridizations following laboratory protocols.Analyzes FISH cases with accuracy for both interphase and metaphase cells. Shows understanding of various probes and their diagnostic significance.Selects and captures adequate images for documentation.Able to use FISH imaging system and software.Prepares analysis sheets and documents each analysis.Informs Supervisor and/or lab Director promptly of abnormal results or any other issues relating to analysis
• TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT. Participates in services, continuing education courses, and assists in developing new procedures.Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures in assigned area and responds to, or suggests changes which enhance patient care. Maintains and improves technical expertise by attending continuing education programs and reading current literature in the field. Attends all in service sessions as required.Participates actively in developing, evaluating, and implementing approved new procedures or modifications to existing policies or procedures.
• TRAINING. Trains new and current employees. Teaches new employees established procedures when necessary. Orients existing employees to new procedures and/or changes in existing procedures.Remains available during all duty hours for consultation by other laboratory personnel, to provide technical advice or assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor’s degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or at least five (5) years of experience in a similar laboratory.Education and experience equivalent to the guidelines mandated by CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH requirements. After September 1, 2013, have received an education, including a bachelor’s degree from an approved clinical laboratory technologist program or the substantial equivalent.
• NYS technologist license from the Office of the Professions, State Education Department, State of New York.
• ASCP Certification required.
• Effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and NCA/ASCP certification in addition to the minimum requirements.
• Working knowledge of related theory, principles, practices, applicable instrumentation, analytical methods, quality control, statistical analysis, current government regulations and leadership.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (Opens in a new window).

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65.00 – $65.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here (Opens in a new window)

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

About NYU Langone Health

Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care

NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our Hiring Process

Joining Our Team

Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.

Step 1

Apply Online

The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.

Step 2

Schedule Interviews

If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.

Step 3

Receive Offer

If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.

Step 4

Training & Orientation

You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.