| Job
Code: |
1688 |
| Job
Title: |
Cytogetic Technologist I |
| Creation
Date: |
09/01/88 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/07/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide 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.
- Records specimen data.
- 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.
- Prepares microscopic
slides using routine and banding techniques.
- Analyzes chromosome
preparations, selecting cells, counting and analyzing each under the
microscope, and prepares several karyotypes per case.
- Summarizes results of
analysis, and turns in file for final report.
- Operates and maintains
photomicroscope, inverted microscope, and standard darkroom equipment.
- Adheres to internal
controls established for department.
- Performs related duties
as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree and one
year 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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