Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician 3rd Shift, Lab Department

Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician – 24 hrs, 3rd Shift, Lab Department

Join Day Kimball Health as a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician in the Lab Department located in Putnam, CT.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

As an MLT or MT you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for providing quality laboratory testing on patient samples, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining lab technology integrity.

• Maintain and operate clinical lab equipment in accordance with manufacturer and laboratory policy. Interpret results and provide appropriate feedback when results are abnormal or per special request.
• Accurately identify patient samples and accession them into the Laboratory Information System using correct account numbers and test alpha codes.
• Use and dispose of hazardous and biohazardous materials as stated in laboratory policies and State & Federal guidelines.
• Run controls and understand the importance of controls to verify the quality of testing before releasing results.
• Provide phlebotomy services to patients during the shift as needed.

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

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems, including order entry, inquiry, and specimen tracking.
• Excellent communication skills: telephone, written correspondence, speaking, and critical value reporting.
• Knowledge of OSHA and related regulations concerning hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to examine and evaluate data, present alternative actions, and give and receive assignments and directions to and from hospital staff.
• Use appropriate tools and work aids to safely manipulate objects or materials in a laboratory setting, exercising considerable judgment.

Day Kimball Health is an affirmative-action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment.

Both patients and employees are valued; we offer a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages growth and makes a difference.