Job Description

　　Make a difference every single day!

　　At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

　　What will you be doing in this role?

　　The Cytogenetic Technologist II is proficient in a wide range of tissue culture, FISH, Chromosomal microarray and other chromosome analysis activities and functions under general directions from senior technical personnel. Responsibilities include performing routine and technically complex laboratory tests and analyses requiring well developed cognitive, manipulative and problem-solving skills. The Cytogenetic Technologist II’s activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, monitoring and evaluating the quality of testing, and verifying and reporting test results. Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

　　Qualifications

　　Educational Requirements:

　　Baccalaureate Degree in a biological science, chemistry, medical technology, or related science.Licenses & Certifications Requirements:

　　California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility.

　　Current National Certification Agency (NCA) certification in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG).

　　Experience Requirements:

　　Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a full-service Cytogenetics laboratory.

　　Karyotyping, FISH, Chromosomal microarray analysis.

　　Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, patients, physicians and other customers.

　　Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.

　　About Us

　　Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

　　About the Team

　　Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

　　Req ID : HRC1412264

　　Working Title : Cytogenetic Technologist II, Cyto Lab - Day

　　Department : Cytogenetics

　　Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

　　Job Category : Pathology / Laboratory

　　Job Specialty : Cytology

　　Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

　　Primary Shift : Day

　　Shift Duration : 8 hour

　　Base Pay : $42.83 - $68.53

　　Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.