Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Lab-Hematology, Evenings

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Lebanon, NH (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $7500*

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.

This is a 40-hour-per-week, benefits-eligible, evening-shift position. The evening-shift receives a 10% shift differential. This position is required to work rotating weekends and holidays.

We are offering a $7500 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.
  • 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 Bachelors 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 Technologist/Specialist in Blood Banking (BB-ASCP) or Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP) or International Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) within 365 days
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    dartmouth-hitchcock.org
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