Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elliot Hospital Laboratory is a full-service, 24/7 operation that is both CAP and AABB accredited. In addition to traditional inpatient and outpatient work, the laboratory supports a Level II trauma center, Level III NICU, High Risk Maternity unit, three urgent cares, two cancer centers, a community health center, and approximately 60 nursing and assisted living facilities. Our yearly billable volume is approximately 1.6 million tests. In addition, our Blood bank is an American Red Cross Blood depot for the State of New Hampshire, supporting other hospitals with urgent blood product needs. Medical Technologists work as part of the healthcare team to provide our patients with the best possible care. Staff work together with each other, patient providers, and our Pathologists to help determine clinical outcomes for our patients. Our technical departments are state-of-the-art with up-to-date instrumentation, including molecular microbiology, Rotem coagulation technology, a full chemistry line with refrigeration, and up-to-date histology and cytology departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Science or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience and education required. Individuals have up to two years from date of hire to complete degree requirement.
• ASCP certified or eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of current or recent bench work experience in a clinical microbiology lab strongly preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy and specimen collection preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or MLS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and precisely perform laboratory tests and maintain the integrity of samples throughout the process.
• Notify appropriate clinical personnel in the event of critical or life-threatening results.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Resolve and document procedural problems encountered in the daily workload.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level