Histologist IV – Laboratory, Evenings Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Position range in Grafton County $62k

• $97k Per Year Histologist IV
• Laboratory, Evenings
  Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Occupation:

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Location:

Lebanon, NH

• 03766
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 42540198

Source:

Dartmouth Health | NLX

Posted:

5/21/2025

Web Site:

www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More), Evening/Swing Shift Job Requirements and Properties Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Bachelor’s Preferred Schedule
Full Time Shift
Evening/Swing Shift
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Overview Sign-On/Retention incentives:

up to $8000

• 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.

The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), leading to 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 for future innovation.
• A place to learn and grow The Histologist IV works to provide high-quality pathology products to aid in diagnosis.

In a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory, they perform routine tasks and a menu of more advanced tests, such as Immunohistochemistry (including prognostic markers), DIF, Enzyme Histochemistry, and Special Stains. 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, 3:00pm
• 11:30pm with voluntary on-call at weekends. DHMC offers a 10% shift differential for the evening shift. DHMC and Clinics is offering an $8000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position.
• External applicants only and certain conditions apply.

More information about benefits can be found here: DH & Clinics Benefits Responsibilities
1. Performs processing, embedding & microtomy of routine specimens efficiently with highest quality
2. Performs grossing of specific specimen types if qualified by CLIA regulation.
3. Performs staining; routine & special stains efficiently with highest quality
4. Performs immunohistochemistry efficiently with highest quality
5. Operates and maintains processing and staining equipment
6. Ensures accurate results by following established quality control practices.
7. Identifies when a QC problem exists and notifies appropriate technical staff.
8. Trains in routine and advanced areas of processing, embedding, microtomy & staining.
9. Provides bench leadership including decision making & problem solving
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Qualifications

• At least five years of work experience in a clinical histology laboratory.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills using deductive reasoning and scientific method
• Demonstrates & understands the importance of standardized techniques in all areas of Histology; exemplifies the written procedure
• Communicates information concisely and effectively, whether written or verbal
• Possesses skill at technical writing
• Is comfortable with using spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel) to record data and create reports
• Is knowledgeable of the trends in Histology & LEAN; has taken the initiative to read & stay current on literature
• Expresses a desire to learn from others; accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner & strives for continuous improvement
• Is a patient and encouraging mentor; able to help design and administer training & competency reviews
• Sets and meets meaningful goals & timelines
• Carefully manages time to fulfill responsibilities of routine Histology and assigned projects
• Demonstrates good decision-making and initiative; is self-motivated
• 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 ex