Medical Lab Technician - Oncology

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Monday-Friday

Work where every momen t matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services all under one roof.

Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The Medical Lab Technician while working in our new Fairfield Infusion Center performs routine laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory under the supervision of a medical technologist / medical laboratory scientist.

Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following :

Performs, interprets, and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols of the different analytes.

Reviews the results of different tests and determines patterns, trends. Reports accurate results. Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal / abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.

Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Provides technical education and guidance to students and staff by overseeing work performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning environment

Operates and maintains instruments in proper working order. Adheres to quality control protocols, policies and procedures.

Participates in validation of new / existing assays and instruments. Troubleshoots and reports problems as needed.

Assists in the specimen processing area as required.

Qualifications

Education :

Medical Technology Certificate or Associates Degree in Biology or equivalent combination of education or experience

Certified Clinical Laboratory Tech credentialed from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred

Experience :

One year previous experience working in a clinical laboratory.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.