Cytogenetics Technologist, PRN Various Shift Hours

1 week ago


Dallas, Texas, United States UT Southwestern Medical Center Full time
Why UT Southwestern?

As a world-renowned medical and research center, UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. We strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Job Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Medical Technology, or other physical or natural science field.
  • One year of training or experience in clinical cytogenetic field.

Certifications:

  • Certification as Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics by ASCP.

Work Schedule:

  • Work schedule within lab operations of Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; negotiable weekend shifts.
Job Duties

Responsibilities:

  • Collects and prepares biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses from various human tissues, such as blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, and solid tissue, utilizing aseptic techniques, appropriate containers and instruments, collecting media, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and preservatives.
  • Accurately records patient demographics and relevant history.
  • Cultures cells of various types using appropriate biohazard and/or aseptic techniques. Selects appropriate culture media for specific specimens and monitors cell growth.
  • Harvests cell cultures using appropriate techniques, such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, cell fixatives, etc. Prepares microscopic slides using routine and banding techniques.
  • Analyzes chromosome preparations, selecting cells, counting and analyzing each under microscope; prepares several karyotypes (i.e., classification or arrangement of chromosomes into a standard order) per case; summarizes results of analyses using the ISCN and submits file for final reports.
  • Operates and maintains inverted microscope, photomicroscope to analyze cells, and computerized capturing system to photograph appropriate cells from each case.
  • Organizes workload within assigned section of laboratory, scheduling work assignments, maintaining quality control of data generated, directing laboratory procedures, and generally affecting efficient utilization of methodology and equipment.
  • Assists in development of cytogenetic training programs, implementation and training for high school, college, trainees, medical students, resident physicians, and postdoctoral fellows in basic cytogenetic skills as required.
  • Participates in conferences and other educational activities to further knowledge of cytogenetics. Collects and organizes research data for project reports as assigned.
  • Provides mentoring to Cytogenetic Technologists and Technicians with less experience. Assists Supervisor/Manager in monitoring laboratory operations to ensure compliance with departmental, institutional, accreditation, and government requirements and regulations.
  • Maintains regulatory documentation such as, but not limited to maintenance logs and Quality Assurance program documents.

Additional Requirements:

  • Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position.
  • Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons.

Benefits:

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Salary:

  • Salary negotiable.


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