Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT, MLS)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare and its Hartford Hospital location invite applications for a clinical laboratory role focused on performing and interpreting diagnostic tests. You will follow established protocols to support physician diagnosis and patient care, ensuring accuracy and safety in a dynamic hospital lab.

The position requires a biology/chemistry degree and ASCP or equivalent certification, with strong communication and leadership capabilities to collaborate across teams and meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biology and chemistry coursework as specified.
• ASCP or equivalent certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and serve as a strong ambassador.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements for a safe lab.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Utilizes problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument issues.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership abilities

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)
Shift Detail: M-F 10:30pm - 7:00am Rotating Weekends and Holidays
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.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

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.