Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT, MLS)

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

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking an experienced professional to perform and interpret clinical laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis. The role requires working with protocols and complex instrumentation to ensure accurate results.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry and ASCP certification within 90 days. OSHA and regulatory compliance are essential in maintaining a safe, high-quality lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry with relevant coursework.
• ASCP or equivalent certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols.
• Resolve instrument problems with complex problem-solving skills.
• Assist in physician diagnosis and treatment through laboratory results.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry

ASCP certification

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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.

For more than 125 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

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.