CLINICAL CYTOGENETICS TECHNOLOGIST
Req #: | 175488 |
Department: | |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center - Montlake |
Posting Date: | 01/21/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $26.18 to $37.48 per hour |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | Alternate Work Shift |
Notes: |
This is an hourly temporary position.
The days, number of hours and schedule will be determined by departmental need. Hours will be between 8:30am and 5pm - Monday through Friday - occasional evenings and weekends may be required. |
UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Clinical Cytogenetics Technologist (TEMPORARY - HOURLY) will prepare specimens for cytogenetic and FISH analysis. To make reagents, order supplies, maintain equipment and keep laboratory stocked and prepared for specimens. To train staff, maintain quality control, quality assurance and prepare for inspections. To analyze and karyotype cells for cytogenetic and FISH analysis. To work up cases in preparation for director review.
1. Laboratory skills
* Master sterile/aseptic techniques
* 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
2. Microscopy skills
* 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
3. Quality
* 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
* Maintains and contributes to a safe working environment
* Assist the supervisor and specialists in preparing for CAP and other inspections
4. 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
5. Administrative tasks
* Advise clinicians, technologists, researchers or clerical staff proper procedures and containers for sample collection, amount needed and transport
* Provide database reports
* Order supplies
* Accession cases into laboratory database GCS
6. Evaluation of technologies and materials in use in the laboratory
* Troubleshoot problems 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 specialists and supervisor about quantity and quality of chemicals, materials, plasticware and equipment needed to process the specimens
* Advise specialists and supervisor about quality and efficiency improvement. Contribute to efficiency of the laboratory
* Participate in planning for future developments in the laboratory, including staffing needs, work space, equipment and workload
7. Related Duties
* Perform all the duties of Laboratory Technician 2.
* Perform related duties as needed
*
8. Ethics and Professionalism
* Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis
* Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree with at least fifteen credit hours in a biological or physical science AND certification or eligibility for certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Cytogenetics by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (the American Society for Clinical Pathology) AND two years of progressively responsible work experience in a cytogenetics laboratory. Four additional years of related experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.