Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Chemistry/Hematology, Nights

1w1 week ago

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Lebanon, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics hosts the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC Clinics, member hospitals, and independent practices throughout NH and VT. The department leads in process improvement with LEAN/Six Sigma, featuring renovated space for workflow efficiency. Its slogan 'Investigate, innovate and validate' defines a high-volume lab with cutting-edge technology and automation.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist independently performs diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for disease diagnosis and treatment. Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients as needed. This fosters a culture encouraging collaboration and teamwork for future innovation.

This 40-hour per week, benefitted night-shift position works 4 10-hour shifts from 8:30 pm to 7:00 am, with rotating weekends and holidays. The night shift receives a 20% shift differential. It offers a place to learn and grow, encouraging new graduates like MLTs and MLSs to apply.

Sign-on/retention incentives up to $8000 are available for external hires, with certain conditions applying. More information about benefits can be found at DHMC and Clinics Employee Benefits. Join a team focused on investigation, innovation, and validation.

Requirements

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.
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.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of laboratory tests in a timely manner, yielding accurate and precise results with a low error rate.
Troubleshoots and resolves problems, ensuring patient results are not reported until systems function correctly and communicates resolutions.
Performs and evaluates quality control and instrument function checks to assess test system functioning and resolves issues.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to procedures, including supplies, and remedies sample, instrument, or procedural problems.
Orients and trains new laboratory staff, bench personnel on new procedures, and MLS or MLT students in procedures and theory.
Actively participates in the laboratory's continuing education program.
Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements.

Benefits

Sign-on/retention incentives: up to $8000 for external hires, certain conditions apply
20% shift differential for night shift
Full benefits package available