Cytogenetics Tech (Level 1-3) Cyto-Genetics & BioChem Lab

The Cyto-Genetics and BioChem Laboratory at OU Health strives to provide the most accurate, complete and easily accessible services to its patients. For this position, the ideal candidate will have molecular biology experience (including but not limited to nucleic acid extraction, PCR and next-generation sequencing).

General Description: Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing promptly and reliably according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
• Accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results, and specimen referral.
• Assess potential performance problems that may occur during testing, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
• Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within the scope of training and established protocols. Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and may place orders under supervision.
• Completes annual competency assessment.
• Assists in the development and/or validation of new tests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical/medical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science required. Preferred graduate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience required in a cytogenetics or genetics lab.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Must become CG(ASCP) certified within nine (9) months of hire/eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical/medical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science required. Preferred graduate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required in a cytogenetics or genetics lab required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): CG(ASCP)certification required.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical/medical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science. Preferred graduate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program required.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience in a cytogenetics or genetics lab required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): CG(ASCP) certificationrequired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to report consistently and dependably to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess the ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Ability to assist in the pre-analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification, and proper specimen handling. Performs troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of normal and complex laboratory processes.

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