CYTOGENETIC TECHNOLOGIST

Cytogentic lab seeks Cytogentics Technologist to complete Cytogenetics analysis of body fluids/tissues from human subjects to confirm or rule out a clinical diagnosis. Proficient in all routine and special cytogenetic technique maintenance of all pertinent equipment and lab organization. Make and receive telephone calls, communicate efficiently with hospital personnel/physicians/patients.  Maintain laboratory records/statistics.  Maintain cell lines and long-term storage techniques of call lines.  Order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.  

Duties:

• Enter demographics for Molecular genetics and fax and mail reports.  Mail Cytogenetics reports
• Dispatch of bio hazardous patient specimens(blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, etcl0 to the appropriate laboratories, Cytogenetics and molecular Genetics
• Provide clients, health providers, external institutions and laboratories with detailed information and assistance regarding available test services fee information and transportation of bio hazardous specimen, etc. 
• Prepare extensive laboratory purchase orders for office/laboratory supplies, chemical and reagents, equipment, etc., and submits to Laboratory Administrator for approval
• Answer telephone calls and incoming faxes
• Screen visitors/couriers/vendors from Laboratory Accession area
• Receive incoming correspondences, reviews and distributes mail and answers routine correspondence independently.
• Maintain lab data and statistics including accessioning of sample that come in on a daily basis
• Maintain Chemical and equipment inventory
• Chemical waste disposal
• Culture set up and maintenance, harvest, slide prep, staining and screening of amniotic fluid, CVS, POC, PBL, BM, LN and any other body tissue or fluid
• Preparation of all solutions required in Clin Cytogenetics.
• All Banding techniques
• Screening and analysis of chromosomes and FISH
• FISH Methodology both liquid and Tissue

Qualifications:

• New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit is required. 
• One year training in clinical cytogenetics
• A minimum of one year experience in clinical and cancer cytogenetic techniques required. 
• NCA certification and/or a master degree desirable. BA or BS degree (evaluated in USA) in medical technology or life sciences required
• Knowledge of computer skills

This position is located in the Moses campus. The hours are 9:00 am - 5.30 pm Monday through Friday.

Enjoy the rewards of working in the Lab at Montefiore. There will be a $5,000.00 sign on bonus for the selected applicant.

Department: Pathology Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 1635 Poplar Street, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 222581 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $51.70 $63.51  

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