State of Washington Classified Job Specification
CLINICAL CYTOGENETIC TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALIST
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Research and evaluate new cytogenetic techniques; introduce and implement appropriate techniques into the routine service of the laboratory;
Consult literature and attend seminars and conferences pertaining to new applications of cytogenetics; develop and apply new procedures in these areas;
Prepare progress reports concerning studies and write reports, including assembling, organizing, and interpreting data;
Perform the work of Clinical Cytogenetic Technologists;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree with at least ten credit hours in genetics and fifteen credit hours in a biological science
AND
Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
AND
Two years of experience as a Clinical Cytogenetic Technologist or equivalent. Four additional years of related experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
Revise Class: 3-21-88
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revised new class code: (formerly 6453) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.