Clinical Cytogenetic Technologist Specialist

• 100% FTE

• Monay – Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm with rotation weekends and holidays

Whatyou’llcontribute:

Laboratory skills  

• Possess master level cytogenetic techniques and knowledge in assigned specialist area. 

• Have ability to work with high level accuracy and speed in all areas of the laboratory. 

• Investigate and communicate relevant patient clinical information. Interpret Pathway reflex testing algorithms. 

• Ensure Pathway testing is being followed accurately. Enter results into Pathways database. Check Pathways pending list to ensure specimens that are on the pathway were received. 

• Set up cultures of blood, bone marrow, solid tissue, amniotic fluid, and chorionic villi. 

• Harvest cultures from cells to be used for cytogenetic analysis. 

• Prepare and stain slides to be used for cytogenetic and FISH analysis using all appropriate staining, pretreatment and post-wash techniques. 

Microscopy skills  

• Possess master level analysis and case work up knowledge in assigned specialist area. 

• Analyze and photograph interphase and metaphase cells for FISH and karyotyping. 

• Karyotype metaphases. 

• Accurately record all case work-up information, including ISCN, on paper and in database prior to faculty sign out. 

Quality  

• Responsible for CAP compliance and inspection preparation of the assigned Specialist area. 

• Responsible for Quality Control and Quality Improvement in area. 

• New method development, deployment and training. 

• Review patient request forms for accuracy of information and determine if previous cytogenetics studies were performed. 

• Accurately record performance of equipment used. 

• Use and maintain laboratory equipment properly. 

• Maintain and implement laboratory safety procedures. 

• Maintain and contribute to a safe working environment. 

• Assist the supervisor in preparing for CAP and other inspections. 

Training skills  

• Participate in the orientation and training of new technologists, residents, fellows and students. 

• Review, participate in and present to peers current procedures, advances in technology, continuing education, local meetings and CAP Proficiency Test Result Presentations. 

Administrative tasks 

• Responsibility for workflow, turnaround time, quality of work in area. 

• Acts as lead on Cytogenetics project work.Can conducttechnologistevaluations. 

• Responsible for Inventory of reagents, probes media, equipment, glassware and incidentals for area. 

• Lab resource for information on protocols, clinical and laboratory knowledge for area. 

• Advise clinicians, technologists, researchers or clerical staff proper procedures and containers for sample collection, amount needed and transport. 

• Liaison with AP laboratories, IT, and EPIC team, and other cross functional teams, as needed.  

• Provide database reports. 

• Order supplies. 

• Accession cases into laboratory database. 

Evaluation of technologies and materials in use in the laboratory

• Troubleshootproblems developed throughout the processing of cases in the lab. 

• Suggest new ideas for improvements in technical and organizational methods and be able to implement testing of new methods, as directed. 

• Advise supervisor about quantity and quality of chemicals, materials, plasticware and equipment needed to process the specimens. 

• Advise supervisor about quality improvement and efficiency improvement. Contribute to efficiency of the laboratory. 

• Participate in planning for future developments in the laboratory, including staffing needs, workspace, equipment and workload. 

Relatedduties  

• Perform all the duties of Laboratory Technician 2 and Clinical Cytogenetic Technologist. 

• Perform related duties as needed. 

Ethics andprofessionalism 

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis. 

• Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere. 

Whatyou’llneed:

• Abachelor's degree with at least fifteen(15)credit hours ina biologicalor physical science AND

• Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytogenetics by the American Society for Clinical Pathology AND

• Two(2)years of progressively responsible work experience in a Cytogenetics Laboratory.

• Four(4)additionalyears of related experience may substitute for the educational requirement.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Whatweoffer:

• Vacation time and sick time off thataccruemonthly, including 12 paid holidays.

• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region. 

• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.

• Lots offreefantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

• And much more! 

Aboutthe Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory servicesrequiredfor innovative patient care, research and educational programs, theDepartment of Laboratory Medicine & Pathologyat UW Medicine combinesthe sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.