2nd-Shift Medical Technologist — Hospital Lab

Day Kimball Healthcare; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned time off

Health insurance

HSA / FSA

Prescription coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Student loan reimbursement

Shift differentials

Pay-for-performance

Career growth

Life insurance & disability

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Weekly pay

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician for the 2nd shift in Putnam, CT. You will be part of a dynamic lab team and contribute to timely, accurate patient results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment.

The role requires ASCP/AMT MT/MLT certification with hospital lab experience preferred, and offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities within Day Kimball Health.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems, including order entry, inquiry and specimen tracking.
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, written correspondence, speaking, and critical value reporting.
• Knowledge of OSHA and those regulations relating to the use of hazardous chemicals in the Laboratory.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates Clinical Lab equipment according to manufacturer and laboratory policy. Interprets results and provides feedback when abnormal or per request.
• Accurately identifies patient samples and enters them into the Laboratory Information System with correct account numbers and test codes.
• Uses and disposes of hazardous and biohazardous materials per laboratory policies and guidelines.
• Runs controls and verifies testing quality before releasing results.
• Provides phlebotomy services to patients during shift as needed.

Skills

Lab information systems

Communication skills

OSHA regulations

Anatomy & terminology

Analytical thinking

Education

ASCP Medical Technologist | MLT or AMT Medical Technologist

Job description

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician for the 2nd shift in Putnam, CT. You will be part of a dynamic lab team and contribute to timely, accurate patient results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment.

The role requires ASCP/AMT MT/MLT certification with hospital lab experience preferred, and offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities within Day Kimball Health.