Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Lab-South, Rotating

Dartmouth Health•Manchester, NH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics operates the largest laboratory in New Hampshire, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC & Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health system member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The department emphasizes process improvement using LEAN/Six Sigma and has a renovated space designed to enhance workflow efficiency. It is a high-volume laboratory with cutting-edge technology and automation, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for learning and growth. The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently performs diagnostic testing in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role also performs venipunctures and capillary draws for inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and outpatients as needed. This is a 40-hour-per-week, benefitted, day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and occasional evening shifts. The position rotates among clinic locations in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua. A sign-on/retention bonus of up to $7,500 is offered to external hires, subject to certain conditions.

Requirements

Associate degree and at least 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience, or a Bachelor of Science degree and at least 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
At least 2 years of relevant technical experience.
Ability to work independently, adhere to deadlines, and manage changing volumes.
Basic knowledge of computer software systems.
BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-AMT), Technologist/Specialist in Chemistry (C-ASCP), International Technologist in Microbiology (M-ASCP), Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP), or International Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) credential within 365 days is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of laboratory tests accurately and precisely, in a timely manner and with a low error rate.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems appropriately, ensuring patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly; communicate resolutions or next steps clearly.
Apply knowledge of laboratory skills and theory to perform clinical laboratory duties.
Perform and evaluate quality control and instrument function checks using established practices.
Identify quality-control problems and troubleshoot and resolve them in a timely manner.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to laboratory procedures and manufacturer recommendations, including maintaining supplies.
Identify sample, instrument, and procedural problems and take appropriate action to remedy them.
Orient and train new laboratory staff.
Train bench personnel when new procedures or systems enter routine use.
Train MLS or MLT/CLT students in bench procedures, basic theory, and advanced skills.
Help develop teaching and training tools.
Participate actively in the D-HH member laboratory's continuing education program.
Assist with outpatient and inpatient phlebotomy, specimen processing, non-patient registration, and requisition checks as needed.
Select phlebotomy techniques appropriate to patients' ages and conditions.
Follow all hospital safety requirements.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.