Histologist III - Lab-CGAT Research

Overview

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC and Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health system member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout NH and VT. This job opportunity is within the Pathology Shared resource Lab, a premier research laboratory housed within the DPLM. This is a unique opportunity to work on a variety of research projects all while operating under clinical standards and regulations. The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), which has led to a renovated space designed for workflow efficiency. With a slogan of ‘Investigate, innovate and validate,’ our lab is:

• A high-complexity research lab, servicing Geisel School of Medicine, DCCC, and Dartmouth Health internal initiatives

• 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.

To provide high-quality histology to researchers within the community. Performs routine tasks and a menu of more advanced tests, such as Immunohistochemistry (including prognostic markers), DIF, Enzyme Histochemistry, and special stains. The Department has a digital apology initiative that includes whole slide imaging, nanostring technologies, as well as several new and technologically advanced platforms.

Responsibilities

• Performs processing, embedding & microtomy of routine specimens efficiently with highest quality

• Performs staining; routine & special stains efficiently with highest quality

• Performs immunohistochemistry efficiently with the highest quality

• 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 research staff.

• Trains in routine areas: processing, embedding, microtomy & staining.

• Communicates with clarity and efficiency with project leaders and clinical staff.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of work experience in a clinical histology laboratory.

• HT Qualifications

• Route 1:Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years prior to the date of application for examination. The education received from a NAACLS accredited HT program is acceptable for a period of five (5) years from the date of completion of that program. After five years, the applicant’s eligibility will be based on clinical laboratory experience as stated in the current examination eligibility requirements.

• Route 2: At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year of full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical,* veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory* within the last five years. * CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR JCI accreditation; OR Accreditation under ISO 15189. Source: ASCP Website

• HTL Qualifications

• Route 1:Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last five years. The education received from a NAACLS accredited HT/HTL program is acceptable for a period of five (5) years from the date of completion of that program. After five years, the applicant’s eligibility will be based on laboratory experience as stated in the current examination eligibility requirements.

• Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year of full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical,* veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory* within the last five years. *CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR JCI accreditation; OR Accreditation under ISO 15189. Source: ASCP Website

Required Licensure/Certifications

• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible

• Area of Interest:Allied Health

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

• Shift:Day

• Job ID:28287

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.