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EmeritusDX & Freedom Pathology
Cytogenetics Tech
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A Cytogenetic Technologist or Cytotechnologist works in a medical laboratory and uses microscopes to examine cells for signs of abnormalities that could indicate cancerous growth.
$94,478 / year median in California
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Cytogenetics Tech EmeritusDX & Freedom Pathology - 1.0 Irvine, CA Job Details Part-time $36.66 - $44.15 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Medical Technology ASCP Certification Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Bachelor's degree Assays Full Job Description Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the Cytogenetics and FISH departments under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems according to established SOP guidelines. Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures Reviews, releases test results and follows department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOP's. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results