How do they match: Cytogenetic Technologists

  • Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.
  • Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
  • Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
  • Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.

  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.