Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT, MLS)

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for the Greater Manchester Region in Connecticut. The role involves performing applied techniques in various lab areas to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment, with potential to work across Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology and Microbiology.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate1 Degree in Medical Technology and ASCP MLT or Categorical Certification; an education transcript is required and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Associate1 Degree in Medical Technology required.
• ASCP MLT or ASCP Categorical Certification for the employed laboratory section required.
• Education transcript must be provided prior to start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs applied techniques for chemical, microscopic, immunologic and/or microbiological tests to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Works with focus in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology and/or Microbiology.
• Records laboratory test results and may perform training activities and special projects on request.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation knowledge

Laboratory information systems

Phlebotomy experience

Education

Associate1 Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MLT or Categorical Certification

Job description

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail: every other weekend rotating holidays may be asked to work diffierent shift to cover vacation or illness

This is a bonus eligible position.

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.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Performs applied techniques for various chemical, microscopic, immunologic and/or microbiological tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Works with a focus in a specialty areas of the Laboratory, such as Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology and/or Microbiology. Receives and/or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis. Records laboratory test results. Performs training activities and special projects. In the absence of a Medical Technologist, may be asked to perform

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology.
• Certification as an MLT from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or ASCP Categorical Certification specific for the laboratory section employed in (H, C, M, BB) is required.
• Must provide education transcript prior to start of employment.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year clinical laboratory experience..
• Demonstrates efficient operation and knowledge of basic instrument theory of operation and function of components.
• Demonstrates efficient operation and knowledge of basic instrument theory of operation and function of components

Preferred Qualifications: (Medical Technologist)

• A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification as a Medical Technologist or ASCP Categorical Certification specific for laboratory section employed in (H, C, M, BB) or eligible required.
• Must provide education transcript prior to start of employment.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Competencies

• Must be knowledgeable in laboratory automation and information systems.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

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.