Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Lab-South, Rotating

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Nashua, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics operates the largest laboratory in New Hampshire, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to its physician practices, Dartmouth Health member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The department is a high-volume laboratory with cutting-edge technology and automation, a collaborative culture, and a focus on process improvement and innovation. New graduates are encouraged to apply for open MLT and MLS positions. The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently performs diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data used to diagnose and treat 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 available to external hires, subject to 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 in a timely manner and produce accurate and precise results with a low error rate.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems appropriately; ensure patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly, and communicate resolutions or next steps.
Apply knowledge, skills, and theory to clinical laboratory duties.
Perform and evaluate quality control and instrument function checks; identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality control issues in a timely manner.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to laboratory procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations, including maintaining supplies; identify and address sample, instrument, and procedural problems.
Orient and train new laboratory staff, bench personnel on new procedures or systems, and MLS or MLT/CLT students in bench procedures, theory, and advanced skills; help develop teaching and training tools.
Participate in the laboratory’s continuing education program.
Assist with outpatient and inpatient phlebotomy, specimen processing, non-patient registration, and requisition checks as needed; determine appropriate phlebotomy techniques based on patient age and condition.
Follow hospital safety requirements.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.