ARUP Laboratories·Salt Lake City, Utah
Performs routine and complex cytogenetic laboratory tests to provide accurate results for patient diagnosis. Maintains laboratory equipment, ensures quality control compliance, and trains new staff members on procedures.
Cytogenetics - 391
**Exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience. **
Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in the Cytogenetics department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. Works under the direction of Technical Specialist, Lead and/or Supervisor.
This position is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas.
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which he/she is qualified, trained, and demonstrates competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOPs).
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract. Otherwise, reports service needs to supervisor for resolution. Evaluates instrument/method failure and determines when back-up methods must be initiated.
Performs quality control procedures as specified in lab section SOPs and maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures. Functions as a resource for interpreting specimen acceptability.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information.
Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests.
Appropriately participates in internal and external proficiency testing (PT).
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Correlates lab data with other clinical and laboratory data, and with pathologic states to determine validity and whether follow-up tests should be done.
Ensures quality and timeliness of patient test results.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands the theory of laboratory procedures and identifies and correlates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Appropriately prioritizes order of testing and coordinates resolution of unique workflow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
Trains new employees, including Technicians, MLTs, Technologists, and MLSs. Teaches laboratory procedures and policies, including methodology and instrument operation, to Technician, MLS, and MLT students; pathology residents and post-doctoral fellows. Prepares and presents continuing education programs for department personnel as requested.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Writes, revises and validates SOPs.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicate with others.
Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Absolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results
Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.
Market context
In Utah, Cytogenetic Technologist I roles are typically driven by demand in hospital and reference laboratories that support genetic testing and chromosome analysis. These positions are competitive because employers look for certified candidates who can follow SOPs, maintain quality and safety standards, and handle complex analytical work; the salary range listed here is AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review requirements and benefits faster. Before applying, confirm your certification status and be ready to discuss your experience with chromosome analysis workflows.