Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT,MLS)

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT, seeks a qualified professional to perform, interpret, and correlate clinical laboratory tests to aid in physician diagnosis and treatment. You will follow protocols and solve instrument-related problems in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a biology/chemistry background, ASCP certification within 90 days, and demonstrates strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biology and chemistry coursework as specified.
• ASCP or equivalent categorical/generalist certification within 90 days.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain a safe laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and correlate clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to resolve instrument and process issues in the lab.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry

ASCP certification

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

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.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

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.

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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.