Overview Strong Internal Candidate Identified
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is home to the largest laboratory in New Hampshire, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC physician practices, Dartmouth Health system members, as well as to independent practices and hospitals throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The department is a leader in process improvement, utilizing LEAN/Six Sigma, which has resulted in a renovated space designed for 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 to future innovation.
- A place to learn and grow, and we encourage new graduates to apply for our open positions.
The Grossing Technician I performs the grossing of specific tissue types for Pathology to aid in diagnosis. They may also perform routine paraffin embedding, frozen sectioning, procuring control tissue, and tissue banking. We are seeking candidates who value 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, 3:00pm - 11:30pm. The evening shift receives a 10% shift differential. This position does not require weekends or holidays.
Responsibilities- Performs grossing of specific tissue types.
- Performs routine paraffin embedding.
- Performs frozen embedding and 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- 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.
- An earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
- Previous work experience in a clinical histology laboratory preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- None
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Evening
- Job ID: 31219
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.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations
New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.