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Overview
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is home to the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC physician practices, Dartmouth Health system members 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.
Performs grossing of specific tissue types for Pathology to aid in diagnosis. May also perform routine paraffin embedding, frozen sectioning, procuring control tissue and tissue banking. Values quality patient care, a positive work environment and teamwork.
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, benefitted, evening-shift position working Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm. The evening shift receives a 10% shift differential. Weekends and holidays are not required for this position.
Responsibilities
Performs grossing of specific tissue types.
Performs routine paraffin embedding.
Performs frozen sectioning.
Procures control tissue and tissue banking.
Operates and maintains processing and staining equipment
Ensures accurate results by following established quality control practices.
Identifies when a QC problem exists and notifies appropriate technical staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Previous work experience in a clinical histology laboratory preferred.
An earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:
60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, AND
Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Required Licensure/Certifications
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:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;
Shift:Evening;
Job ID:22739;
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.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.