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results.","core":true,"id":20569,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.","core":true,"id":20565,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital disabilities, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.","core":true,"id":17391,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.","core":true,"id":17382,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.","core":true,"id":17376,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.","core":true,"id":17388,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.","core":true,"id":17377,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).","core":true,"id":20568,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.","core":true,"id":17380,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.","core":true,"id":17392,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.","core":true,"id":17381,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.","core":true,"id":20570,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.","core":true,"id":17375,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.","core":true,"id":20566,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.","core":true,"id":20571,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.","core":true,"id":17383,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.","core":true,"id":17386,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.","core":true,"id":17384,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.","core":true,"id":20572,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.","core":true,"id":17378,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.","core":true,"id":17393,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.","core":true,"id":17379,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.","core":true,"id":20573,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.","core":true,"id":17394,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.","core":true,"id":17374,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.","core":false,"id":17387,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.","core":false,"id":20567,"r":21,"dt":"08/2021","src":"Occupational Expert"}]}