Overview
Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $3750*

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC & Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health system member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout NH and VT. The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), which has led to a renovated space designed to improve workflow efficiency. With a slogan of 'Investigate, innovate and validate,' our lab is:

A high-volume lab with cutting-edge technology and automation
A culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork for future innovation.
A place to learn and grow, and we encourage new graduates (MLT's and MLS's) to apply for our open positions.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently performs a variety of diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients as needed.

This is a 20-hour-per-week, benefitted, position working 2 - 3 days a week, Monday through Friday, day or evening shift as scheduled. This position rotates to our Concord, Manchester, and Nashua clinic laboratories. This position is required to work rotating weekends and holidays.

We are also offering a $3750 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. *The bonus is available for external hires only, and certain conditions apply.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests in a timely manner, yielding accurate and precise results with a low error rate.

Ability to appropriately troubleshoot and resolve problems. Ensures that patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly. Clearly communicates resolutions or next steps.

Possesses solid knowledge, skills, and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.

Performs and evaluates quality control and instrument function checks using established quality control practices to assess the functioning of the test system(s). Identifies when a QC problem exists and is able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established laboratory procedures and/or manufacturers' recommendations, including maintaining supplies. Identifies when sample, instrument, and/or procedural problems exist and takes appropriate actions to remedy the issue.

Is able to appropriately troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.

Orients and trains new laboratory staff. Trains bench personnel when new procedures or systems are put into routine use. Trains MLS or MLT/CLT students in bench procedures, basic theory, and advanced skills. Helps develop teaching and training tools.

Actively participates in the D-HH member's laboratory's continuing education program.

Assist in outpatient/in-patient phlebotomies, specimen processing, non-patient registration, and requisition checks, as needed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to determine the phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

AS degree and minimum of 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or Bachelor's of Science Degree and minimum of 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience required.
Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and manage changing volumes. Basic knowledge of computer software systems.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-AMT) or Technologist/Specialist in Chemistry (C-ASCP) or International Technologist in Microbiology (M-ASCP) or Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP) or International Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) within 365 days - BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Area of Interest: Allied Health
Pay Range: $29.22/Hr. - $45.29/Hr.
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.50 - 20 hrs/per week
Shift: Day
Job ID: 36758

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Lab-South, Part-Time

Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Lab-South, Part-Time

Share this job now