Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Lab-Blood Bank

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential 20%

Sign-on bonus up to $7500

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Blood Bank at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. The role involves performing diverse immunohematology tests and quality control on high-volume blood bank operations, with a 9:30 pm–7:00 am shift and a 20% night differential.

External hires may qualify for a sign-on/retention incentive up to $7500, with terms described by DHMC.

Qualifications

• AS degree with 4+ years CL lab experience or BS with 2+ years.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage changing volumes; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge to perform a variety of tests with accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems; ensure results are reportable only when systems function properly.
• Maintain knowledge to perform duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Perform and evaluate QC and instrument checks; troubleshoot QC problems promptly.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and supplies; address sample/instrument issues.
• Orient and train new staff; assist in teaching MLS/MLT/CLT students.
• Participate in the lab's continuing education program and safety compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Training others

Education

AS degree + 4 years CL

BS degree + 2 years CL

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $7500*

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 is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), which has led to a renovated space designed to improve workflow efficiency. 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 (MLT's and MLS's) to apply for our open positions.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently performs a variety of diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

This position is located in our Blood Bank. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center leads the field in our commitment to Blood Product Management; the first hospital in the country to implement a 7-day platelet storage program. Joining the Blood Bank team at DHMC will provide a fulfilling challenge for clinical laboratory scientists at any stage in their career, from New Graduates to Seasoned Blood Bankers. Complex immunohematology testing is performed onsite and includes an extensive protocol for HLA and Platelet Antibody Detection, providing the opportunity to develop vital critical‑thinking skills for Professional Development across the board.

This is a 40-hour-per-week, night‑shift position working Monday through Thursday from 9:30 pm to 7:00 am. The night shift receives a 20% shift differential. No weekends are required. Our night shift employees work any holiday that falls on their regularly scheduled days.

We are offering a $7500 sign‑on/retention bonus for this position. *The bonus is available for external hires only, and certain conditions apply.

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 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. Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• AS degree and a minimum of 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience, or a Bachelor of Science Degree and a minimum of 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience is required.
• Ability to work independently, 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 preferred.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $29.22/Hr. - $45.29/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Night
• Job ID: 41904

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.