Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $34.28+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

Job Description

Cytogenetic Technologists for Chicago, IL location. Performs test procedures in the Human Genetics Laboratory and conveys results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment. Performs all aspects of cytogenetic analysis: tissue culture, cell harvesting, slide preparation and banding, microscope scanning, FISH (Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization) analysis and report drafting. Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the Human Genetics Laboratory to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported. Performs all aspects of the post-analytic workflow appropriate for the Human Genetics Laboratory to ensure accurate results are reported within established time frames, specimens are retained appropriately, test results and/or current status are available upon inquiry, and billed charges are correct for testing performed.

 

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytotech, Biotech/Genetic Engineering or related field required. Required skills: ASCP CG eligible. Eligible as Testing Personnel under the CLIA 88 regulations. Background check and drug screen required.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytotech, Biotech/Genetic Engineering or related field required. Required skills: ASCP CG eligible. Eligible as Testing Personnel under the CLIA 88 regulations. Background check and drug screen required.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.