Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Blood Bank, Evenings

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $8000*

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in New Hampshire, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics' physician practices, Dartmouth Health system member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The department is a leader in process improvement, utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, which has resulted in a renovated space designed to enhance 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 (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 use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

This is a 40-hour-per-week, benefitted, evening-shift position working Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm. This position requires rotating weekends and holidays.

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 our benefits can be found here: DHMC and Clinics Employee Benefits

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Possesses solid knowledge, skills and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
4. 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.
5. 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 exists and takes appropriate actions to remedy the issue.
6. Is able to appropriately troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.
7. 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.
8. Actively participates in the D-HH member’s laboratory's continuing education program.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• AS degree and minimum of 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or Bachelor's of Science Degree and minimum of 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience is required.
• Ability to work independently, adhere to deadlines, and manage fluctuating volumes. Basic knowledge of computer software systems.

Required Licensure/Certifications

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.