Cytogenetics Technologist Specialist

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Serves as an expert working on high-complexity testing with proficiency in system/test validation and writing technical policies and procedures in the Cytogenetics Laboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Job knowledge. Independently perform work of considerable complexities in order to achieve general results by interpretation of policy and using ingenuity, initiative and good judgment, and/or precedents to work problems having broader implications in Cytogenetics Laboratory. Keep abreast of new technical developments. Assist with implementation of new tests, equipment, programs and/or procedures in the assigned area(s) as needed. Technical Specialist learn new laboratory procedures and techniques and introduce them to their team. Accountable for on-going training and professional development of staff. Assist in developing performance standards. Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. Reruns work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluates methodology and makes recommended changes to assist in test interpretation. Determines if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated. Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
• Quality Orientation. Anticipate and identify issues related to results of analysis and be able to troubleshoot through lab testing issues. Assist in the creation and revision of laboratory policies and technical procedures. Ensure compliance with Clinical Laboratory Services Quality assurance requirements. Adherence to state, federal rules and regulations; ensures compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Maintains continuing laboratory quality improvement/education program at institutional, local and national/international level.
• Instrumentation. Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to ensure uninterrupted testing. Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate specialty area with guidance of the manager/supervisor.
• Productivity; Able to work, process and analyze methods utilized in the laboratory and ensures goal and expectations are achieved by the department.
• Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests, or other duties as assigned.
• Achieves a minimum of 10 continuing education hours annually. Continuously seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement Activities. Serves on committees and task forces. Orientates and instructs students and laboratory personnel in established clinical laboratory techniques, as required.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of regulatory accreditation agencies such as TJC, CAP, AABB and OSHA,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in biology, medical technology or other physical or natural science field.

• Experience
  3 years

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CYTO) Certification in Cytogenetics by ASCP.

Preferred

* Experience
5 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Words, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams,
• Work requires ability to communicate well through verbal and written skills
• Work requires drafting complex abnormal final reports for directors review
• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application, evaluation, and implementation of new or revised procedures, techniques, and practices to work problems.
• Work requires external contact with vendors regarding approved equipment problems.
• Work requires internal contact with physicians from other departments regarding blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid and solid tissue specimens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands
  Talking

• Working Conditions
  Hazards
  Laboratory Setting
  May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

PACT STATEMENT

The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

• P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
• C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
• T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!