Clinical Lab Scientist III

Clinical Lab Scientist III

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $2500* for evening shift position

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $5000* for night shift position

We have multiple full-time roles and shifts. The 40-hour per week, night-shift position working from 10:00pm to 8:30am receives a 20% shift differential. The 40-hour per week, evening-shift position working from 2:30pm-11:00pm receives a 10% shift differential. 

A full listing of opportunities can be found at: DHLabCareers.org

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

Responsibilities: A listing of the key responsibilities:

1. 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.
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 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.
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 exist 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. Assist in outpatient/in-patient phlebotomies, specimen processing, non-patient registration, and requisition checks, as needed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to determine phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements.
11. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

*External hires only and certain conditions apply

Minimum Qualifications:

• AS degree and minimum of 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or Bachelors of Science Degree and a 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/Certification Skills:

• Nationally recognized certification within 1 year of date of hire.
• ASCP preferred
• Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire for the CLS employees located at Community Group Practice laboratory locations.

Read more Dartmouth-Hitchcock and why YOU should work here.

The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth- Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our laboratory career site to learn more and apply:

Please visit: DHLabCareers.org

Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.