Job Title: Cytogenetics Technician
Location: RWJ - New Brunswick
Department Name: Lab RWJNB
Req #: 0000248063
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $55.44 - $55.44 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Cytogenetics technologist job description
Is competent and able to perform all routine cytogenetic procedures including and not limited to:
tissue culture
harvest of metaphase chromosomes from blood, bone marrow, and normal & neoplastic tissue specimens
slide making
G banding
Automated karyotyping procedures
International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN)
Is adept, current, and competent in special cytogenetic procedures including:
Complex chromosome analysis
All aspects of Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Cell separation
Quality Control
documents daily performance of reagents & equipment
evaluates acceptability of results
validates FISH probes
Troubleshooting
Performs & evaluates trouble shooting procedures independently or by instruction
Evaluates modifications for improvement of current methods,
Participates in the Laboratory s Performance Improvement Plan,
Administrative Duties
Record Keeping
Patient worksheets
Quality control records
Procedure modification trials
Assists in training staff
Assists in preparation for inspection
Education
A bachelor s degree in cytogenetic technology, biology, or a related science,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
