Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309) Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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. For more than 125 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with

LIFE STAR

helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

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.