Independently performs a variety of diagnostic laboratory 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.
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.
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.
Possesses solid knowledge, skills and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
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.
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.
Is able to appropriately troubleshoot problems and communicate resolutions or next steps.
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.
Actively participates in the Dartmouth Health member’s laboratory 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 phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements
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.
Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire ASCP preferred
Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and manage changing volumes. Basic knowledge of computer software systems.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience required.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
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(BLS) Basic Life Support within 30 days
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Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire, ASCP preferred
Numbers & Facts
Location
New London, New Hampshire
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Disease Treatmentunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Registrationunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training Toolsunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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