| Job
Code: |
1687 |
| Job
Title: |
Cytogetic Technologist II |
| Creation
Date: |
09/01/88 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/07/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide advanced
technical skills for the performance of basic laboratory procedures required in
the study of the structure of human chromosomes with respect to their
relationship to human physical and/or mental development.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
- Collects and prepares
biological specimens for cytogenetic analysis from various human tissues.
- Cultures cells of
various types, using appropriate biohazard and/or aseptic techniques.
- Selects appropriate
culture media for specific specimens, and monitors cell growth.
- Harvests cell cultures,
using appropriate techniques such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing
agents, cell fixatives, etc.
- Prepares microscopic
slides using routine and banding techniques.
- Analyzes chromosome
preparations, selecting cells, counting and analyzing each under the
microscope, and preparing several karyotypes per case.
- Summarizes results of
analysis, and submits file for final report.
- Operates and maintains
photomicroscope, inverted microscope, and standard darkroom equipment to
analyze, photograph and print appropriate cells from each case.
- Adheres to internal
controls established for department.
- Performs related duties
as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree in
related field and three years of experience. Certification as a Clinical
Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics by the National Certifying Agency for
Medical Laboratory Personnel.
Equipment:
Standard laboratory and
darkroom equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital,
clinical and/or laboratory environment.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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