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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 “Lead Technologist in Cytogenetics”

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

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