Medical Technologist I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vet erinary Medical Teaching H o spital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of vet erinarians . The Medical Technologist I performs moderate and high complexity testing in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis. Analyzes, reviews and reports test results and quality control results. Takes remedial action when indicated. Ensures specimen integrity. Adheres to laboratory and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certification, or AMT Medical Technologist certification; no experience required
• Associate’s degree and ASCP or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician certification plus 2 year of experience related work experience.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT) certification, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or AMT) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience
• 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.
• Animal hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Operates general laboratory equipment including but not limited to: General office equipment, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes.
• Quality Assurance Performs laboratory quality assurance testing. Receives the appropriate training for the type and complexity of the services offered prior to testing patient specimens. Performs practical test in hematology on unknown slides from varying species. (Note: The Medical Technologist must demonstrate that they can perform all testing reliably to provide and report accurate results). Participates in the Veterinary Association Quality Assurance Program. (Note: All proficiency-testing reports received are reviewed to evaluate the laboratories performance and to identify any problems that require corrective actions. An approved corrective action plan is followed when any proficiency testing results are found to be unacceptable or unsatisfactory).
• Testing Performs moderate to high complexity testing and reports results. Regarding hematology, prepares and reviews differential slides for wellness and/or disease state, including interpreting data from the Advia 120 analyzer. Performs manual reticulocyte counts when appropriate . Regarding cytology , performs plasma protein, fibrinogen, mucin clot, cell counts manually or by instrumentation, and prep slides for pathologist review. Regarding chemistry , performs pretreated tests such as: urine calcium, urine magnesium, and urine phosphorus. All tests ran on the Vitros- 460 0 require determination of values outside reference intervals. The medical technologist must know when repeats and/or sample dilutions are . Regarding urinalysis, performs dipstick and any confirmatory tests to affirm positive results. Interprets microscopic examination of urine sediment and when , by stained slide. Regarding the blood bank, performs blood typing and cross matching on donor units. Performs saline agglutination tests to differentiate rouleaux from true agglutination. Runs and interprets coagulation data from the ACL top 300 instrument. Regarding Point of Care , performs blood gas, ICA incidental hematology, and chemistry tests on NOVA.
• Troubleshooting /Maintenance Troubleshoots test system and takes appropriate action . May request assistance from the instrument technical support group. Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all instruments. Obtains knowledge of whom, when, and where to call for field services on instruments that are out of operation. Performs calibrations on each instrument per laboratory and manufacture specifications. Participates in the Veterinary Association Quality Assurance Program.
• Quality Control Performs daily quality control on all instruments to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur. Ensures the acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system. Assesses and verifies the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results. Performs and documents all necessary remedial actions whenever significant deviations from the laboratories established performance specifications are identified , and that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
• Generalist, Occupational and safety Cooperates, works and communicates with clinicians, vet- techs and students. Completes assigned tasks and any follow ups on work . Shows initiative by being a self-starter and being motivated. Performs as a team by being willing to contribute, and work with others. Attends scheduled seminars and/or meetings for CEU. Participates in on-line VMIS system documentation users guide. Ensures knowledge of MSDS sheets and their interpretation in the event of an accident, correct response to fire alarms. Ensures proper handling of patient samples.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level