Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician, Per Diem, Lab Department

Day Kimball Healthcare; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Technologist or Lab Technician in Putnam, CT. This role is essential for delivering quality patient care through accurate testing and results. You'll work with a dynamic team, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality while utilizing your expertise in laboratory techniques. With a commitment to compassionate care and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of excellence and teamwork, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Sick Time

401K Plan with Employer Contribution

Pet Insurance

Clinical Ladder Program

Shift Differential

Pay for Performance

Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification required for Medical Technologist or MLT.
• 5 years of experience in a hospital lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab equipment and interpret results accurately.
• Identify patient samples and manage them in the system.
• Provide phlebotomy services as needed.

Skills

Laboratory Information Systems

Communication Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Scientific Reasoning

Education

ASCP Medical Technologist or MLT Certification

5 Years Experience in Hospital Laboratory

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician (Per Diem) for the Lab Department in Putnam, CT!

• Sick Time
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Clinical Ladder Program (only for eligible positions)
• Shift Differential
• Pay for Performance

MLT or MT Job Summary:

As an MLT or MT, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for providing testing on patient samples, delivering quality results to physicians using various clinical laboratory equipment. You will have a comprehensive understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques to ensure complete patient safety and confidentiality.

MLT or MT Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate clinical lab equipment according to manufacturer instructions and laboratory policies. Interpret results and communicate appropriately when results are abnormal or upon special request.
• Accurately identify patient samples and access them into the Laboratory Information System using correct account numbers and test codes.
• Use and dispose of hazardous and biohazardous materials following laboratory policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Run controls and understand their importance in verifying test quality before result release.
• Provide phlebotomy services to patients as needed during shifts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• ASCP Medical Technologist or MLT, or AMT Medical Technologist certification required.
• Preferably, 5 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems, including order entry, inquiry, and specimen tracking.
• Excellent communication skills—telephone, written, speaking, and critical value reporting.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Ability to apply scientific reasoning to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Capacity to evaluate data, consider alternatives, and communicate effectively with hospital staff.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted healthcare provider in Northeastern Connecticut, committed to accessible, compassionate care. As a non-profit, we value both our patients and our employees, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for growth and excellence. Join us to make a meaningful difference in community healthcare.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Our environment is smoke-free.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, known for excellence in personalized care? Join our team as a MLT or MT and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and a career that truly makes a difference!