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Overview

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $8000* for evening shift position

Strong Internal Candidate Identified

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 for 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 to apply for our open positions.

TheClinical Laboratory Scientist IIIindependently performs various diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients as needed.

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, benefitted, evening-shift position working Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays. The evening shift receives a 10% shift differential.We are also offering a $8000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position*. The bonus is available for external hires only and certain conditions apply.

More information about benefits can be found here:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Responsibilities

* Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities 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 properly. 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 functioning 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.

* 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.

* Is able to appropriately troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.

* 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 Bachelors 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

- Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire ASCP preferred

* Area of Interest:Allied Health

* FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

* Shift:Evening

* Job ID:30544

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.