Medical Laboratory Scientst (MLT, MLS) - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Windham Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform, interpret, and correlate clinical tests, following protocols to support physician diagnosis and treatment. Expect to apply complex problem-solving to resolve clinical and instrument issues.

The ideal candidate holds a biology/chemistry background with appropriate coursework, is certified or eligible for categorical certification, and demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and adherence to OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biology coursework including microbiology
• Chemistry coursework including organic/biochemistry
• Certified or eligible for categorical certification in medical technology

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with biology/chemistry coursework

Job description

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

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 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

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
• Certified or eligible for categorical certification in medical technology by a recognized certifying body after one year of on-the-job experience
• 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.