Grossing Technician I - Lab-Histology

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 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 to apply for our open positions.

TheGrossing Technician Iperforms grossing of specific tissue types for Pathology to aid in diagnosis. They may also perform routine paraffin embedding, frozen sectioning, control tissue procurement, and tissue banking. They value quality patient care, a positive work environment, and teamwork.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, day-shift 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

• None

• Area of Interest:Allied Health

• Pay Range:$24.58/Hr. - $38.10/Hr.

• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

• Shift:Day

• Job ID:42700

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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 [email protected] assistance.

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.