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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 “Head of Cytogenetics”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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