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Fairview Health Services Lead Cytogenetic Technologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
MHealth Fairview has an exciting opportunity for a full time, day shift, Cytogenetics Lead Technologist (CG Lead) at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank (https://mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-university-of-minnesota-medical-center---east-bank) in the Cancer Chromosome Analysis Team. This position will work Monday through Friday, with every 3 rd weekend including a holiday rotation. The candidate for this position will be an expert in Cancer G band analysis along with providing Leadership and Operational support for the team.
This position
Our Cytogenetics department is a local leader in pioneering chromosomal and genomic technologies for the diagnosis and management of both inherited disease and cancer. The Cytogenetics lab serves a unique and diverse patient population with our hospital recognized as a national leader in areas like bone marrow transplantation. Our hospital has also recently been established as a rare disease center of excellence. The 40-member Cytogenetics team utilizes highly specialized testing with automation including: Tissue culture processing, Chromosome Microarray, Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH), and G-banding chromosome analysis to obtain results that guide patient care.
All teams within the Cytogenetics lab collaborate to provide high quality patient care and integrated patient result reports.
The Tissue Culture Team is responsible for specimen receipt, culturing and harvesting of specimens. They provide stained slides for G-band chromosome analysis and cell pellets for FISH processing.
The Microarray Team is responsible for specimen receipt, DNA extraction and microarray processing which includes DNA restrictions, labeling and slide hybridization/washing to obtain data for Microarray analysis.
The FISH Team is responsible for slide and probe preparation, slide hybridization and wash, as well as probe analysis using a fluorescent microscope.
The Chromosome Analysis Teams utilize their expertise to analyze G-banded Neoplastic and Congenital Chromosomes using computer software and/or a brightfield microscope.
In joining the Cytogenetics lab, you will be joining a highly motivated team of professional Technologists and will be assigned to one or more of our laboratory teams dependent on previous experience and laboratory needs.
We offer competitive Benefits (https://www.fairview.org/Benefits) , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
Responsibilities Job Description
The Cytogenetic Technologist Lead functions independently in performing major Cytogenetics work responsibilities of the professional laboratory practice. A Cytogenetic Technologist Lead performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic interpretive testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of Cytogenetic results including conventional GBAND, Microarray, and/or FISH analysis. The Cytogenetic Technologist may be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation. The Cytogenetic Technologist Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results and provides oversight of training, quality, and staff competency for their area of expertise. The Cytogenetic Technologist Technical Lead assists in laboratory performance improvement activities and collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources. The Lead may direct workflow in the daily operation of the laboratory section and provide direction and problem-solving skills for laboratory functions.
Qualifications
Required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
Experience
- 2 years of Cytogenetics experience in G-bands, FISH, or Micro Array
License/Certification/Registration
- Eligible for ASCP Cytogenetics certification within one year of hire, must obtain within 1 years of hire as a condition of employment
Preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular or related science
Experience
- 3-5 years Cytogenetics experience in G-bands, FISH, or Micro Array
License/Certification/Registration
ASCP certification in Cytogenetics
Other Required Skills
Attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Good Communication skills
Desired Skills
Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
Ability to exercise independent judgment
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status