Cytogenetics Technologist

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is looking for a Cytogenetics Technologist to join their team in Hartford, Connecticut. This role involves performing and interpreting cytogenetic tests to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment, while ensuring compliance with established protocols and safety standards.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field, with a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience. The position requires effective teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to improving laboratory operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience required.
• Eligible for certification in cytogenetics.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing accurately and timely by following established protocols.
• Interprets and correlates cytogenetic testing results with patient history.
• Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Provides technical education and guidance to students and staff.
• Works effectively as a team member to provide quality service.
• Demonstrates competencies to meet age specific patient needs.
• Maintains flexibility to adapt to laboratory needs.
• Participates in developing ideas to improve operations and policies.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Completes all required training and competencies on time.
• Engaged in improving processes and patient care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate science program from an accredited college or university

Job description

Location and Shift

Location: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift: 40 hours, 1st shift (8:30‑5pm), Cytogenetics Technologist position. Rotates weekends and holiday coverage. Rotates in all areas of the Cytogenetics Laboratory.

Job Summary

Performs, interprets, and correlates cytogenetic tests by following protocols to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment. Expected to utilize complex problem‑solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner by following established protocols in order to assist in appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Interprets and correlates cytogenetic testing results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken. Expected to utilize complex problem‑solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.
• Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• May provide technical education and guidance to students and staff by overseeing work performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning environment.
• Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patient needs (e.g. Pediatrics, Adolescents, Geriatrics).
• Maintains flexibility required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
• Demonstrate organizational commitment. Participate in developing ideas to improve phlebotomy operations, policies and procedures and HH business goals. Participates in projects, as assigned. Actively promotes HH Values.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance at all times. Consistently demonstrates flexibility and good judgment when making decisions. Confer with coworkers and supervisor as necessary.
• Complete all required training and competencies on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Engaged in LDM by actively and positively participating in daily huddles to improve processes, patient care, quality and satisfaction from identification of the areas for improvement to resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate science program from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience required
• Eligible for certification in cytogenetics