Cytogenetic Technologist performs microscopic analysis for cytogenetic studies on biological specimens. Analyzes chromosomes for prenatal diagnosis, congenital birth defects, fertility problems and hematological disorders. Being a Cytogenetic Technologist is responsible for harvesting cells, image analysis, and results reporting. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Cytogenetic Technologist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Cytogenetic Technologist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a full-time Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist to perform complex procedures at the patient bedside, including continuous video EEG Monitoring, developing and importing patient specific montages and digital spectral array, and analyzing ongoing data to assist during nuclear medicine procedures. The END Technologist will also be trained to perform the aforementioned duties in the adult/pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), as well as in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and various inpatient units.
Job Duties to Include:
Perform a broad range of complex electroneurodiagnostic procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative to elicit and display information for use by interpreting physicians.
Interpret on-going data and prerecorded data, notifying appropriate staff when indicated.
Participate in on-call/call back coverage
Participate in teaching, evaluating, and advising electroneurodiagnostic students.
Maintain recordings, transferring data, data base and network archival system.
Participate in continuing educational opportunities maintaining certification requirements.
Responsible for quality control of equipment, recognizing malfunction, trouble shooting and/or alerting appropriate staff.
Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, patients, and the community providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Participate in instruction of END students, electrophysiology fellows, medical residents, and other staff in methods of END technology. Participate in continuing educational opportunities by attending meetings, participating in professional organizations and review of journals and publications, actively participate in UIHC epilepsy Case Conference
Assure and maintain competency in expertise in area of specialization as a requirement for NAEC Level IV accreditation.
Pay Grade: 28 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 90-100%
Schedule: Rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Typical shifts are 10 or 12 hours.
Supervision Received: Supervision received by EEG Lab Supervisor or designee.
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Required Qualifications
Completion of a 24-month END Technology program or other applicable program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eligible for certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists, or other applicable nationally recognized certifying agency. Certification within nine (9) months following the start of employment is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills
Ability to multitask
Desired Qualifications
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate multiple duties
Management experience
Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
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Combine the two and you get a Cytogenetic Technologist, a job that has you studying a person’s medical past and future through their DNA and RNA.
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In addition, a student training to become a cytogenetic technologist often has to study chemistry, biology, mathematics, scientific method, processing techniques, preparation of specimens, and microscopy; in most cases the curriculum is rather rigorous, and usually takes between one and two years to complete.