Lab Technician - I

SGS Consulting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Hartford, CT is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to set up, adjust, maintain and clean equipment and analyze test results for conformity to specifications. You will collect and process specimens, cultivate microorganisms, and help identify abnormal cells.

You will document data with charts and narratives and consult with a pathologist to determine final diagnoses when abnormalities are found.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• 0-2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment. Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices. Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives. Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis. May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities. Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time. Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases. Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred. 0-2 years experience required.