Almost half of all laboratories in the United States—44 percent—are currently struggling to fill medical technology positions, according to market analysis by Slone Partners (Miami), a recruitment firm specializing in the diagnostic industry that recently launched a med tech search division. Cytogenetic technologists are especially in demand, with many labs surveyed reporting between one and 20 vacancies in their cytogenetic laboratories, according to this analysis. Certified cytogenetic technologists are especially in demand, although some employers will hire recent med tech graduates and offer incentives to achieve certification.

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August 2008 - Table of Contents

LIR August 2008 (full PDF issue)

Medicare Bill Delivers 4.5% Lab Fee Update in 2009, Repeals Competitive Bidding Demo

Global M&A Market Totals Over $300 Million Through First Half of 2008

GE Healthcare Dives Into $2-$4 Billion Digital Pathology Market

John Muir’s Strategies for Outreach Growth Leads to $35 Million New Lab

Lakewood Pathology Enters $1 Billion GI Testing Market, Renamed PLUS Diagnostics

Calif. Cease-and-Desist Letters Spark Fear in DTC Testing Industry

Lab Stocks Continue to Show Strength; Index up 13% Over 13 Weeks

Nearly Half of Labs Struggle to Fill Med Tech Positions

Global M&A Market Totals Over $300 Million Through First Half of 2008