Lead Technologist - Cytogenetics (CG)

Lead Technologist For Cytogenetics

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Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Description

Provides day-to-day direction to the technical staff to achieve optimum workflow with minimum errors. Supports the General Supervisor by performing a combination of activities. Creates department/bench schedules for staff and ensures effective employee utilization through planning. Helps manage use of overtime. Monitors turn-around-time. Assists supervisor in prioritizing work assignments and monitors production and activity of staff in order to meet departmental deadlines. Serves as the point person for department when supervisor is not available.

Qualifications

Associate degree in a medical laboratory technology from accredited institution OR have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) accredited institution

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university, AND successful completion of the applicable NAACLS accredited laboratory program.

Two (2) years working as a technologist in a clinical laboratory with demonstrated leadership skills.

ASCP or equivalent certification.