Cytogenetic Tech, Senior II

Summary:
The Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory handles approximately 8,000 specimens per year, performing the following testing: chromosome analysis, fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH), and microarray analysis. High complexity testing includes a diverse set of requirements for reporting and specimen handling and follows National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA, CLIA, and Joint Commission Regulations.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions:

1. Serve as a lead technologist of Cytogenetics.
2. Participate in scheduled technical meetings and assigned CAP proficiency testing.
3. Provide oversight of technical staff and laboratory workflows in the absence of Supervisor or the Technical Director.
4. Teach rotating residents and fellows and train new employees when assigned.
5. Work with Supervisor or Technical Director to perform laboratory audits once every other year.
6. Provide back-up weekend coverage and holiday coverage.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Sciences required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials:

Experience:
Experience working in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory 8-10+ years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Productive work habits.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Proficient with computers (including use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to keep meticulous records.
• Respectful of patient confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.