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, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principles, which has led to a renovated space designed for optimal 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.

The Histologist IV provides high-quality pathology products to aid in diagnosis. They perform routine tasks and a menu of more advanced tests, such as Immunohistochemistry (including prognostic markers), DIF, Enzyme Histochemistry, and Special Stains in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory.  They value quality patient care, a positive work environment, and teamwork.

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, benefitted, day-shift position working Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with voluntary on-call at weekends and holidays. 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: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

1. Performs processing, embedding & microtomy of routine specimens efficiently with highest quality
2. Performs staining; routine & special stains efficiently with highest quality
3. Performs immunohistochemistry efficiently with highest quality
4. Operates and maintains processing and staining equipment
5. Ensures accurate results by following established quality control practices.
6. Identifies when a QC problem exists and notifies appropriate technical staff.
7. Trains in routine and advanced areas of processing, embedding, microtomy & staining.
8. Provides bench leadership including decision making & problem solving
9. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• 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 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

• Certified Histotechnician (HT - ASCP) within 365 days
• Certified Histotechnologist (HTL - ASCP) preferred