Cytogenetic Technologist, Laboratory, Winston Campus

Department:
60942 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Cytogenetics
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
Job Summary :
Under limited supervision, demonstrate independent judgment in the preparation of biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses, perform analyses, and prepare and describe karyotypes. Communicate results to the laboratory director, physicians and other technologists.
Position Highlights:

• Department: Cytogenetics
• Location: Laboratory
• Shift Schedule: Full-Time; Typical 8a-5p. Will work/be on call rotating Saturdays (7-8 per year) and work rotating weekends.

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

How You'll Impact Patient care:

• Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Perform both routine and complex non-waived high complexity laboratory tests in the Medical Genetics labs of the Department of Pathology.
• Supply physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results.
• Provide services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory areas.
• Initiate and maintain short/long term cell cultures, harvest specimens, and perform various banding/staining methods; experience with chromosome, FISH, and microarray samples for constitutional and neoplastic specimens is a plus.
• Ability to recognize human chromosome banding patterns using visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail providing analysis using ISCN standards.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• Microscopically analyze, karyotype, print and summarize analyses on amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, blood, bone marrow, solid tumor, and various other tissue specimens using Applied Spectral Imaging software.
• Confirm and verify results through an in-depth knowledge of instruments, principles, and techniques.
• Perform and document quality assurance, quality control, and equipment maintenance; recognizing problems, identifying causes, and determining solutions.
• Communicate results to laboratory directors, physicians and other technicians.
• Data handling and input, answering phones and customer requests, and perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science, or equivalent.
• ASCP certified Technologist in Cytogenetics - CG(ASCP).

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities. You'll find a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city's commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC, allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.