Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT, MLS)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The MLS will perform, interpret, and correlate clinical laboratory tests to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment.

Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to protocols are essential. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry with required microbiology/organic chemistry coursework, plus ASCP or equivalent certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biology coursework and chemistry coursework (including microbiology/organic chemistry).
• ASCP or equivalent categorical/generalist certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and be a strong ambassador.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and correlate clinical laboratory tests following established protocols.
• Resolve clinical and instrument problems using complex problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry

ASCP or equivalent certification

Tools

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)
Shift Detail: Monday- Friday 6:30 am to 3:00pm with 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.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.
Job Description
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) 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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