Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Medical Laboratory Scientist V - Lab-South

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent clinical lab experience.
  • 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in dynamic environments.
  • Basic knowledge of computer software systems.
  • Required licensure or certification in Medical Laboratory Science or related field within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests accurately and efficiently.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory issues to maintain reporting integrity.
  • Establish and verify test performance specifications for laboratory operations.
  • Oversee quality control processes and identify or resolve QC problems in a timely manner.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and supply management.
  • Train and mentor new staff and students on laboratory procedures and safety.
  • Participate in continuing education and assist in phlebotomies and specimen processing as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal needs.
  • Retirement plans to support long-term financial health.
  • Sign-on/retention incentives of up to $7500.
Full Job Description
Overview
Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $7500*

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) V independently performs a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for diagnosing and treating disease. They use their knowledge and skill set to oversee laboratory functions, including quality control, maintenance, training, and other required tasks.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, benefits-eligible day-shift position with rotating weekends and occasional evening shifts. This position will rotate between our clinics in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua.

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. Assists the Medical director and the Lab manager/supervisor in test selection and implementation.
  • Ability to appropriately troubleshoot and take remedial actions to resolve issues and problems independently. Ensures that patient results are not reported until systems are functioning correctly. Clearly communicates resolutions or next steps to section/lab leadership and the team.
  • Possesses advanced knowledge, skills, and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory. Establishes or verifies test performance specifications. Can assist others in learning techniques and theory. Develops training and teaching programs for the area(s) of oversight.
  • Has primary oversight and evaluation responsibility for 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 troubleshoots and resolves issues in a timely manner. Can establish a quality control program, execute this plan within regulatory requirements, and monitor test performance. Can clearly communicate the steps taken to correct issues and help others understand the process.
  • 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, prevent reoccurrence, and investigate replacement solutions or methods when necessary.
  • Is able to troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps appropriately.
  • 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. Develops teaching and training tools and identifies training needs for new students and employees, as well as existing team members. Develops competency tools and assesses competency of the lab staff for waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
  • Actively participates in the D-HH member's laboratory's continuing education program.
  • 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 the phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Has oversight of the phlebotomy team, sample collection, and processing in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

  • Qualifications
    • Bachelors of Science Degree or the equivalent in education & Clinical Laboratory experience.
    • 3-5 years of clinical lab 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 Chemistry (C-ASCP) or Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP) or International Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) within 365 days - BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

    • Area of Interest: Allied Health
    • Pay Range: $34.73/Hr. - $53.83/Hr.
    • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
    • Shift: Day
    • Job ID: 40265


    Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

    About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a nonprofit academic health system that serves a population of 1.9 million in New England. DHMC includes a 396-bed tertiary care hospital, research and clinical facilities for the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. DHMC is the largest private employer in New Hampshire and is the only academic medical center in the state. The medical center is affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and is part of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, a network of healthcare providers in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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    1983

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