Medical Technologist III Microbiology - Evenings Job Listing at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH (Job ID 3299433-2024-10-13)

Description

Overview

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $4000* for part-time evening shift position

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 as well as to independent practices and hospitals throughout NH and VT. The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma) which has led to a renovated space designed for efficiency of 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 to 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 use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients as needed.

This is a 20-hour per week, benefitted, evening-shift position working hours between 3:30pm – 12:00am. The evening shift receives a 10% shift differential. This position is required to work rotating weekend and holiday. We are also offering a $4000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position*. The bonus is available for external hires only and certain conditions apply.

Relocating? For those who qualify, DHMC has Workforce Housing available, including 3 month of free rent. Click here for more information and to see if you would qualify: Workforce Housing Options

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

Responsibilities

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.

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

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

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.50 - 20 hrs/per week;
• Shift: Evening;
• Job ID: 21932;

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.

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