About this role
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 leads in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), which led to a renovated space designed to improve workflow efficiency. With a slogan of ‘Investigate, innovate and validate,’ our lab is:
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A high-volume lab with cutting-edge technology and automation
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A culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork for future innovation.
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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 diagnosis and treatment of disease.
This is a 40-hour-per-week, day-shift position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. This position requires rotating weekends and holidays. A 15% shift differential is paid for weekend hours.
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
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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.
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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.
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Possesses solid knowledge, skills, and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
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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.
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Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established laboratory procedures and/or manufacturer's recommendations, including maintaining supplies. Identifies when sample, instrument, and/or procedural problems exist and takes appropriate actions to remedy the issue.
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Is able to appropriately troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.
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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.
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Actively participates in the D-HH member’s laboratory's continuing education program.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements
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Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
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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.
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Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience required.
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Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and manage changing volumes. Basic knowledge of computer software systems.
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Required Licensure/Certifications
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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 preferred.