Cytogenetics Technologist

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?
You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.
Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
Location: Rye Brook, NY
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM
Full-time: Benefit Eligible
In this role, you will:
Process all specimens for FISH testing from accessioning through interpretation. Prepare reagents, buffers and probes according to FDA guidelines. Work up diagnostic medical report including image documentation. Complete QA and QC documentation on a daily basis.

• Ability to process FISH tests including reconciliation, accessioning, data entry, preparation and staining.
• Monitor working reagents, buffers, solutions and probes.
• Analyze FISH tests using both manual and automated procedures.
• Proper documentation and record keeping of manual score sheets.
• Work up diagnostic medical reports.
• Monitor specimen adequacy and staining quality.
• Trouble-shoot suboptimal processing technique.
• Documentation of specimen integrity, specimen processing and all maintenance logs when necessary.
• Knowledgeable of all policies and procedures for all relative testing events.

All you need is:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in Biology/Molecular/Genetics.
• New York State License.
• Minimum 1 year of FISH/Cytogenetic experience (processing and analysis).
• Ability to operate staining, cover slipping and centrifuge equipment.
• Three plus years FISH experience (processing and analysis) for HER2, UroVysion and Hematology/Oncology specimens.
• ASCP certified or eligible.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Company:
Sonic Anatomic Pathology
We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:
This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.
Salary starting $25 - $40/hour Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
Sonic Healthcare USA, reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any difference between actual compensation and the posted range will be based on factors other than race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or national origin.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory Operations
Company:
CBL Path, Inc.
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.