Lead Technologist - Cytogenetics (CG)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare seeks a Lead Technologist for Cytogenetics in Hartford, CT. The role oversees technical staff, optimizes workflows, and ensures timely results.

Requires 5+ years in the field and ASCP certification, with a strong leadership background to manage scheduling and production targets. Location at 80 Seymour Street, part of Hartford Hospital, offering opportunities within Connecticut’s premier health network.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a medical laboratory technology program or military equivalent (50 weeks).
• Bachelor's degree with NAACLS-accredited laboratory program.
• Two years' experience as a technologist with leadership skills and ASCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction to technical staff to achieve optimum workflow with minimum errors.
• Create department/bench schedules and ensure effective staffing utilization.
• Monitor turn-around-time and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Serve as department point person when supervisor is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Turnaround time management

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's degree with NAACLS accredited program

Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training (50 weeks)

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: Lead Technologist for Cytogenetics; First Shift Monday - Friday, rotating weekends. Must have 5+ years experience.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

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 from 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.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.