Cytogenetics Technologist

Cytogenetics Technologist

Allied Health --> Clinical Labs

New York, NY Full-Time/Regular

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. 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.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cytogenetics Technologist. 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 ANALYSIS Stains 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.
• KARYOTYPING Performs karyotyping and prepares cases for sign-out. Completes karyotyping with speed. Completes karyotyping accurately and neatly. Is able to detect subtle abnormalities.
• FISH Performs 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 $104,058.29 - $130,121.68 Annually. 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.

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