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Position Summary: Cytogenetic technologists are laboratory specialists who study normal and abnormal chromosomes in cells, and the relationship to disease and human development. These include birth defects, fertility problems, and blood disorders. They examine the chromosomes present in blood and bone marrow using slide preparations and tissue cultures. Cytogenetic technologists use karotyping and fluorescent-labeled DNA (FISH technique) to detect gene and chromosome abnormalities. As part of the daily requirements for the job, the cytogenetic technologist must know how to harvest and culture living cells, understand chromosomal morphology and chromosomal analysis. These results are then communicated effectively with physicians, family members, and researchers requesting technical information or test results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following
•General laboratory maintenance which includes washing and autoclaving glassware, preparing reagents, ordering reagents, managing the laboratory inventory, general laboratory cleaning, instrument maintenance and calibrations.
•Accessioning of clinical specimens received in the laboratory, include creating patient files.
•Preparation of clinical specimens (i.e. Bone marrow, peripheral blood and lymph node) for clinical cytogenetic tests which include setting up tissue cultures and harvesting of the specimens.
•Have a working knowledge of all clinical tests performed in the laboratory (i.e. Bone marrow analysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
•Slide preparation and banding.
•Microscopy analysis including photo-microscopy, computer image analysis, Karyotyping.
•Working knowledge of ISCN 2024 guidelines
•Provide the final analysis of all tests done to the primary supervisor in a concise and clear manner for efficient generation of the final report.
•Provide overall assistance to the laboratory staff at the discretion of the supervisor and laboratory director to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
•Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
•Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must either correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor.
•Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
•Performs various clerical functions pertinent to the completion of technical tasks.
•Teach/train new employees. Documents appropriately as required for regulatory agencies.
•Assist management in the functions of quality assurance and quality improvement.
•Engages in activities which promote professional growth. Attends continuing education meetings and make suggestions for quality improvements.

Education/Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree in science and/or a minimum of two-year’s experience in Cytogenetics and FISH.
Language Ability:
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Math Ability:
Basic math skills.
Computer Skills:
Efficient in using Microsoft office (Word-Excel-etc.).

Certificates and Licenses:
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License- Required
• ASCP Certified- Preferred

Work Environment:
▪Workspace is well lighted, temperature controlled, and noise level is usually moderately quite
▪Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
▪Handles multiple tasks and works in a production environment
▪Must have mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately perform job. Interruptions and changes to priorities may occur and employees must be able to work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under these conditions

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
▪Occasionally required to sit, stand and/or move as required by the task
Ability to reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
Ability to see clearly ≤ 20 in. and see clearly ≥ 20 feet
▪Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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