Medical Laboratory Scientist V - Lab-Blood Bank

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

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, fostering a culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork for future innovation. The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist V independently performs various diagnostic laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They use their knowledge and skill set to oversee laboratory functions, including quality control, maintenance, training, and other required tasks. This is a 40-hour per week, benefitted, day-shift position that requires working rotating weekends and holidays. We are offering a $7,500 sign-on/retention bonus for this position, available for external hires only, with certain conditions applying.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree or the equivalent in education & Clinical Laboratory experience.
• 3-5 years of clinical lab experience required.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and manage changing volumes.
• Basic knowledge of computer software systems.

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.
• Assists Medical director and Lab manager/supervisor in test selection and implementation.
• Ability to appropriately troubleshoot and take remedial actions to resolve issues and problems independently.
• Ensures that patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly.
• Clearly communicates resolutions or next steps to section/lab leadership and the team.
• Possesses advanced knowledge, skills and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Establishes or verifies test performance specifications.
• Assists others in learning techniques and theory.
• Develops training and teaching programs for area(s) of oversight.
• Has primary oversight and evaluation responsibility for quality control and instrument function checks using established quality control practices.
• Identifies when a QC problem exists and is able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Establishes a quality control program, executes this plan within regulatory requirements and monitors test performance.
• Communicates the steps taken to correct issues and helps others understand the process.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established laboratory procedures and/or manufacturers recommendations.
• Identifies when sample, instrument, and/or procedural problems exist and takes appropriate actions to remedy the issue.
• 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.
• Develops teaching and training tools and identifies training needs for new students and employees as well as existing team members.
• Develops competency tools and assesses competency of the lab staff for waived, moderate and high complexity testing.
• 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.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on/retention bonus for external hires only, with certain conditions applying.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees