Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT,MLS)

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport seeks a clinical laboratory professional to perform, interpret and correlate tests to support physician diagnosis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with biology and chemistry coursework, ASCP (or equivalent) certification within 90 days, and strong communication and leadership skills. Join a network delivering cutting-edge care in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biology and chemistry coursework and relevant lab exposure.
• ASCP or equivalent certification within 90 days of employment.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests to support physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Resolve clinical and instrument problems using complex problem-solving skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree biology and chemistry

ASCP or equivalent certification

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

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.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Job Description

Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to assist in the physician diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's degree
• ASCP or equivalent categorical/generalist certification (within 90 days of employment)
• Ability to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and become a strong H3W ambassador
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.

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.