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Cytogenetics Technician
Req #: 0000268096
Category: Laboratory
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Lab NB Cytogenetics
Pay Range: $55.44 per hour
Location:
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08701
Job Title: Cytogenetics Technician
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Lab NB Cytogenetics
Req #: 0000268096
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $55.44 - $55.44 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Cytogenetics Technician - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Cytogenetics Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where compassion, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care create meaningful opportunities to support medical diagnostic services. This Cytogenetics Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, evidence-based laboratory practices, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor or Director, you will play an essential role in performing advanced chromosomal analysis and evaluating critical genetic results. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Cytogenetics Technician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact on our patient community.
A typical day for a Cytogenetics Technician may include:
- Performing routine cytogenetic procedures including tissue culture, slide making, G-banding, and automated karyotyping across blood, bone marrow, and normal or neoplastic tissue specimens.
- Analyze oncology and hematology specimens as the primary focus of laboratory diagnostics.
- Executing advanced cytogenetic methods such as complex chromosome analysis, cell separation, and all technical aspects of Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH).
- Focusing on precise FISH analysis to evaluate genetic configurations.
- Maintaining strict quality control standards by documenting the daily performance of reagents and laboratory equipment, validating FISH probes, and evaluating the overall acceptability of results.
- Troubleshooting laboratory procedures independently or by instruction, while actively evaluating and recommending method modifications for continuous improvement.
- Managing essential administrative workflows including compiling patient worksheets, maintaining quality control records, archiving procedure trials, and participating in the laboratory's Performance Improvement Plan.
- Supporting operational excellence by assisting in the comprehensive training of clinical staff and preparing the department for regulatory inspections.
- Adhering fully to RWJBH Organizational competencies and exceptional corporate standards of behavior in all daily clinical interactions.
This role might be for you if:
- Compassion and empathy guide your interactions with patients, families, and your clinical laboratory colleagues.
- You are passionate about supporting individuals by protecting accurate diagnostic paths and ensuring precise genetic testing workflows.
- Strong organizational and workflow coordination skills allow you to properly prioritize complex specimen workloads to meet strict laboratory deadlines.
- You communicate confidently and collaborate effectively with external hospital departments, medical staff, and laboratory personnel.
- You enjoy executing precise instructions within a technical environment while upholding exceptional professional standards and safety rules.
- You are comfortable working with complex information networks and possess excellent computer skills to navigate modern healthcare databases.
- Adaptability allows you to confidently handle biohazard specimens, utilize the International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN), and navigate shifting priorities in a dynamic healthcare facility.
- Continuous learning, strict safety compliance, and professional development within an acute care laboratory framework are important to you.
To be considered for this Cytogenetics Technician opportunity, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Cytogenetic Technology, Biology, or a related scientific field required.
- 0-2 years of experience highly preferred; however, we are fully open to training the right candidate.
- Normal color vision, as our specialized analysis relies heavily on distinguishing specific colors (red and green) to accurately read test results.
- Proven competence in routine cytogenetic processing, metaphase chromosome harvesting, G-banding, and automated karyotyping.
- Advanced technical proficiency in complex chromosome analysis, cell separation techniques, and comprehensive FISH testing and probe validation.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work independently to resolve technical variances and evaluate method improvements.
- Effective organizational and communication skills, with the ability to express operational details clearly and professionally on patient worksheets and administrative records.
- Proven ability and willingness to maintain a strict level of data privacy and confidentiality regarding sensitive medical records.
- Per Diem Day Shift: Scheduled Monday through Friday, requiring at least 5 hours on site during our core operational hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM).
- Flexibility to support weekend and holiday rotations as required by laboratory demands.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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