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Job Description

Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2011.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cytogenetic Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG))”

Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in Internations System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.
Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.
Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.
Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.

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Counting chambers
Safety gloves
Reference thermometers
Microscope camera adapters
Floor model drying chambers
Bench-top autoclaves
Test tube racks
Pipette aids
Laboratory refrigerators
Phase contrast microscopes
Robotic harvesters
Heated magnetic stirrers
Interferometers
Tachometers
Binocular compound microscopes
Photomicroscopes
Vortex mixers
Steam autoclaves
1 ml pipettes
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Desktop computers
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25 ml pipettes
Microarray scanners
Digital image printers
4 ml cryovials
Flat bottom microtiter plates
Mercury vapor lamps
Biological safety cabinets
Incubators
Biological containment hoods
Media filtration systems
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Hybridization ovens
Computerized karotype equipment
Digital cameras
Ultrasonic sterilization units
Uncooled charge-coupled device cameras
10 ml pipettes
pH meters
Slide sorters
Automatic slide loading systems
Metaphase finding system software
Laboratory freezers
2 ml cryovials
Liquid nitrogen containers
Fluorescent microscopes
Hot air sterilizers
Masks
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Cell harvesters
Automated imaging systems
Slide cassettes
35m petri dishes
Low speed refrigerated centrifuges
Stereo microscopes
Laboratory microwave ovens
Inverted compound microscopes
Water deionizers
Fluorescent in situ hybridization FISH automation instruments
Water baths
Glass water distillers
Glass flasks
Denaturation/hybridization systems

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