Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT, MLS)

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

23h

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs, interprets, and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating illness and disease. The role uses complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument problems. The employee is expected to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and serve as a strong H3W ambassador, communicate effectively, and follow established procedures to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology, including one semester of microbiology, and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry, including one semester of organic chemistry or biochemistry; these credits may be obtained within or in addition to the bachelor's degree.
ASCP or equivalent categorical/generalist certification within 90 days of employment.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Good leadership abilities.
Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests according to protocols.
Interpret and correlate clinical laboratory test results to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating illness and disease.
Use complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument problems.
Follow established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.
Adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and serve as a strong H3W ambassador.