Medical Technologist I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist I works under direction in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, performing moderate- and high-complexity testing in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis. The position analyzes, reviews, and reports test and quality-control results, takes remedial action when indicated, ensures specimen integrity, and follows laboratory and departmental policies and procedures. The role includes laboratory testing and quality assurance, instrument operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and quality control. The technologist works cooperatively with clinicians, veterinary technicians, and students, completes assigned work and follow-up, attends scheduled seminars or meetings for continuing education, and follows occupational and safety requirements. The role is part-time, scheduled Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in College Station, Texas. The employee is considered essential during declared emergencies, campus closures, and class cancellations and may be required to work within time constraints or crisis situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certification, or AMT Medical Technologist certification; no experience is required for this pathway.
Alternatively, an associate’s degree, ASCP or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician certification, and 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 and 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 capability in animal hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood banking.
Ability to meet the physical requirement of lifting or moving lightweight objects.
Must obtain export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
Must comply with applicable laws, codes, university policies and procedures, and safety requirements.
Must report to work and remain on duty during declared emergencies, campus closures, or class cancellations unless or until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory testing and report results.
Analyze, review, and report test results and quality-control results; take remedial action when indicated.
Maintain specimen integrity and follow laboratory and departmental policies and procedures.
Operate laboratory equipment, including automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, and pipettes.
Perform laboratory quality assurance testing, receive appropriate training before testing patient specimens, and participate in proficiency testing.
Perform practical hematology testing on unknown slides from varying species and demonstrate reliable testing practices.
Prepare and review hematology differential slides, interpret data from the Advia 120 analyzer, and perform manual reticulocyte counts when appropriate.
Perform cytology procedures, including plasma protein, fibrinogen, mucin clot, and cell counts, and prepare slides for pathologist review.
Perform pretreated chemistry tests, identify values outside reference intervals, and determine when repeat testing or sample dilution is required.
Perform urinalysis dipstick and confirmatory tests, and interpret microscopic urine sediment examinations, 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 and perform point-of-care blood gas, incidental hematology, and chemistry testing.
Troubleshoot test systems, seek instrument technical support when needed, and perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance and calibrations.
Perform daily quality control, assess analytical performance, verify patient-result validity before reporting, and document remedial actions when performance deviations occur.
Cooperate and communicate with clinicians, veterinary technicians, and students; complete assigned tasks and follow-ups; and contribute as a team member.
Attend scheduled seminars and/or meetings for continuing education and participate in the online VMIS system documentation users guide.
Follow occupational and safety requirements, including proper patient-sample handling, knowledge of MSDS sheets, and appropriate response to fire alarms.