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Job Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Microbiology, Part Time
Overview
Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $3,750
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 leads in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), which led to a renovated space designed for efficient workflow. 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.
This position independently performs a variety of diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease. This position is located in the Microbiology section of our Laboratory.
Our full-service Microbiology laboratory offers career growth opportunities in bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, virology, and serology. Our newly built, state-of-the-art laboratory is designed to support evolving technologies and future growth while fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment dedicated to quality improvement and exceptional patient care.
This is a part-time position working 40 hours over two weeks. Shifts will be scheduled between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm to meet departmental needs.
We are also offering a $3,750 sign-on/retention bonus for this position*. The bonus is available only to external hires, and certain conditions apply.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-AMT) or Technologist/Specialist in Chemistry (C-ASCP) or International Technologist in Microbiology (M-ASCP) or Technologist/Specialist in Blood Banking (BB-ASCP) or Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP) or International Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) within 365 days
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