(Archived) FlSH Prep Technologist

In conjunction with the Supervisor, Manager, and Director of Esoteric Laboratory Operations, manage day-to-day operation of the FISH Processing laboratory. Oversee, and assign with permission of the Manager, all aspects of the technical processing workflow from accession specimens to QA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive and sort samples by specimen type for laboratory testing.
• Must be able monitor all aspect of sample processing.
• Accession and label all paperwork, specimen slides, tubes and jars.
• Review all data entry information that appears on the test requisition.
• Process medical specimens for molecular FISH testing.
• Stain, cover slip, collate and book all cases processed.
• Oversee the maintenance of all technical processing documentation.
• Monitor equipment and maintenance logs to ensure appropriate record keeping.
• Ensure FISH lab is adequately stocked with supplies and oversee weekly ordering.
• Perform monthly inventory checks.
• Understand all FISH processing SOPs and participate in periodic SOP updates.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Good communication skills with all team members and supervisory staff.
• Additional tasks/projects upon request.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or higher, preferably in Biology.

• MUST have current New York State License

• Minimum 1 year of FISH experience (processing)

• Working knowledge of computers (Word and Excel).

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.

• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationship with peers and management
  
• Dependable, flexible and adaptable in all aspects of work
  
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently, in accordance with the amount of specimens received; ability to operate copy machine, staining, cover slipping and centrifuge equipment. Extended periods of standing and sitting.

DESIRED:

Three plus years FISH experience (processing) for HER2, UroVysion and Hematology/Oncology specimens. MLT, HTL, CG, MB or HT(ASCP) License/Certification or eligible recommended. Knowledge of medical terminology