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Job description
Overview
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 resulted in a renovated space designed to enhance 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 position is located in the Chemistry section of our laboratory. This area is highly automated and focuses on general chemistry, endocrine testing, tumor marker testing, serology, and special protein testing. Team members have a mix of experience and work together to complete large volumes of inpatient and outpatient chemistry testing across several instrument platforms. The environment is fast-paced and never short on interesting specimens to troubleshoot. The team can leverage middleware efficiencies, allowing them to focus on samples that truly require their attention and expertise. As a teaching hospital, learning and mentoring experiences are readily available for all technologists.
This is a 40-hour-per-week, benefitted, day-shift position working Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. This position is required to work rotating weekends and holidays.
We are also 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 correctly. 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 can 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.
Can troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps appropriately.
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 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 Technologist/Specialist in Blood Banking (BB-ASCP) or Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP) or International Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) within 365 days
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Pay Range: $29.22/Hr. - $45.29/Hr.
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
Shift: Day
Job ID: 41298
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
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Worksite address
lebanon, NH, 03756, US
Who can apply
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