Medical Technologist (MLT, MLS)

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport seeks a clinical laboratory professional to perform, interpret, and correlate tests to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires meticulous adherence to protocols and problem-solving in clinical settings. The position emphasizes collaboration with a large healthcare network, ongoing career development, and a competitive benefits package designed to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with biology coursework including microbiology, and chemistry including organic/biochemistry as specified.
• ASCP or equivalent generalist certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and become a strong ambassador.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements to maintain a safe lab environment and meet accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to assist in the physician diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease.

Skills

Biology coursework

Chemistry coursework

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry

ASCP or equivalent certification within 90 days

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

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.

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

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.