| Job Title |
Cytogenetic Technologist |
| Job Description |
Prepares, Examines, And Analyzes Chromosomes Found In
Biological Specimens, Such As Amniotic Fluids, Bone Marrow, And
Blood, To Aid In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Genetic Diseases:
Selects And Prepares Specimen And Media For Cell Culture, Using
Aseptic Technique, Knowledge Of Medium Components, And Cell
Nutritional Requirements. Harvests Cell Culture At Optimum Time
Sequence Based On Knowledge Of Cell Cycle Differences And
Culture Conditions. Prepares Slide Of Cell Culture, Selects
Banding Technique, And Stains Slide To Make Chromosomes Visible
Under Microscope, Following Standard Laboratory Procedures.
Views Slide Through Photomicroscope To Count And Identify
Chromosome Number And Presence Of Structural Abnormality.
Photographs Slide And Prints Picture. Cuts Images Of
Chromosomes From Photograph, Identifies Number And Types Of
Chromosomes, And Arranges And Attaches Chromosomes In Numbered
Pairs On Karyotype Chart, Using Standard Genetics Laboratory
Practices And Nomenclature To Identify Normal Or Abnormal
Chromosomes. Communicates With Physicians, Family Members, And
Researchers Requesting Technical Information Or Test Results.
May Supervise Subordinate Laboratory Personnel And Be Known As
Supervisor, Cytogenetic Laboratory (medical Ser.).
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