Cytogenetic Technologist

Job Overview

Fairview has an exciting opportunity for a full time, day shift, Cytogenetics Technologist at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank in the Cytogenetics (CG) department. This position will work Monday through Friday, with every 3rd weekend with a holiday rotation.

This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of up to $5500 (amount pro‑rated based on FTE).

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 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.

• Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
• Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
• Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
• Orients and mentors new employees and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA ’88.
• Baccalaureate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, or Molecular from an accredited college/university and successful completion of NAACLS accredited cytogenetics program (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided);
  
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• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry (Transcript must be provided);
  
  -OR-
• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in genetics or molecular biology (Diploma with field of study or transcript must be provided).

• Applicant must be eligible for Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved Cytogenetics certification within 12 months and obtain within 24 months of hire.
• ASCP or ASCPi – CG

• Baccalaureate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, or Molecular from an accredited college/university and successful completion of NAACLS accredited cytogenetics program (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided).

• Cytogenetics experience in G‑bands, FISH, Micro Array

• Possess Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification at…