Medical Technologist - 40 hrs
About The Position
Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, is hiring a full-time Medical Technologist to provide skilled analysis of blood, fluids, and tissue samples that support patient diagnosis, treatment, and care. The position requires generalist experience, including strong Blood Bank experience, and is listed as 40 hours per week. The posting describes the shift as both day shift and night shifts; it also specifies rotating weekends and holidays. The Medical Technologist determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids through chemical analysis, analyzes blood cells using microscopic techniques and procedures, and maintains laboratory analyzers and equipment. The role is part of Saint Mary’s Hospital, a Catholic, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Waterbury and surrounding communities. Trinity Health of New England describes its workplace as grounded in its mission and core values, with an emphasis on dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from a NAACLS-accredited MT program, or an associate’s degree in an MLT certification program.
- MLS or MT-ASCP-equivalent-level certification from one of the professional societies, or achievement of certification within the first year of employment.
- Core Lab experience, including strong Blood Bank experience.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Ensure analyzers and laboratory equipment operate by calibrating equipment, completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturers’ instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays may be included.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
- Health insurance coverage starting on the first day.
- Generous shift differentials.
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Job Type
Full-time
