Medical Technologist I
About The Position
The Medical Technologist I works under direction in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Texas A&M University. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity testing in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis; analyzes, reviews, and reports test and quality-control results; takes remedial action when needed; ensures specimen integrity; and follows laboratory and departmental policies and procedures. The position is part-time, scheduled Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a flexible schedule, in College Station, Texas. The employee is considered essential during university-declared emergencies, campus closures, and class cancellations and must report to work and remain on duty unless relieved by the direct supervisor. Work may involve time constraints and crisis situations. The position requires compliance with applicable laws and university policies, safe work practices, and export-control authorization before employment begins.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certification, or AMT Medical Technologist certification; no experience is required under this pathway.
- Alternatively, an associate’s degree and ASCP or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician certification, plus two years of related work experience.
- Required certification: Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or AMT).
- Working knowledge of typical laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of statistical methods.
- Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge or ability in animal hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank.
- Ability to lift or move lightweight objects.
- Must obtain export-control authorization before starting employment.
- Must comply with applicable state and federal laws and Texas A&M University System and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, and safety requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate general laboratory equipment, including automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, and pipettes.
- Perform laboratory quality-assurance testing and receive appropriate training before testing patient specimens.
- Perform practical hematology tests on unknown slides from varying species and demonstrate reliable testing that produces accurate results.
- Participate in the Veterinary Association Quality Assurance Program; review proficiency-testing reports and follow approved corrective-action plans when results are unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
- Perform moderate- to high-complexity testing and report results.
- Prepare and review hematology differential slides for wellness or disease states, including interpreting data from the Advia 120 analyzer.
- Perform manual reticulocyte counts when appropriate.
- Perform cytology tasks, including plasma protein, fibrinogen, mucin clot, and cell counts manually or by instrumentation, and prepare slides for pathologist review.
- Perform pretreated chemistry tests such as urine calcium, urine magnesium, and urine phosphorus; determine values outside reference intervals for tests run on the Vitros-4600 and identify when repeat tests or sample dilutions are required.
- Perform urinalysis dipstick and confirmatory tests, and interpret microscopic examination of urine sediment, including stained slides when required.
- Perform blood typing and cross-matching on donor units and saline agglutination tests to distinguish rouleaux from true agglutination.
- Run and interpret coagulation data from the ACL TOP 300 instrument.
- Perform point-of-care blood gas, ICA incidental hematology, and chemistry tests on NOVA.
- Troubleshoot test systems, take appropriate action, and request instrument technical support when needed.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance; know whom to contact for field service when instruments are out of operation; and perform calibrations according to laboratory and manufacturer specifications.
- Perform daily quality control on all instruments, ensure acceptable analytical performance, and assess and verify patient-result validity before reporting.
- Perform and document remedial actions when significant deviations from established performance specifications are identified, and report patient results only when the system is functioning properly.
- Cooperate and communicate with clinicians, veterinary technicians, and students; complete assigned tasks and follow-up work; contribute as a team member and show initiative.
- Attend scheduled seminars or meetings for continuing education and participate in online VMIS system documentation users-guide activities.
- Know how to interpret MSDS sheets, respond appropriately to accidents and fire alarms, and handle patient samples properly.
- Follow safety requirements and perform all duties without injury to self or others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
