Medical Technologist

Tufts University • Grafton, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pathology Laboratory is responsible for providing accurate, timely diagnostic test results for patients of the hospitals that are part of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as test results for research animals. Laboratory testing includes hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, fluid analysis/cytology, blood banking, and miscellaneous test procedures. Laboratory personnel also play a role in the education of veterinary hospital staff on the principles of diagnostic testing and good preanalytic specimen handling.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree AS in a science-based program is required for this position. or Bachelor's Degree BS in a science-based program is required for this position.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
• The ability to work in a stressful environment in which multiple tasks must be performed simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency is also required.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 yrs of relevant experience is preferred (in either a human or veterinary diagnostic lab setting).
• MLT or MT with certification and a strong understanding of a wide variety of diagnostic assays, quality control and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Performance of all laboratory testing procedures, including CBC and manual differential, clinical chemistry, coagulation, blood type and crossmatch, and other miscellaneous testing performed by the laboratory.
• Customer service including interactions with clinicians, technicians and students.
• Clerical tasks including sample accessioning, troubleshooting patient test orders, preparing sample shipment to outside labs, documenting laboratory maintenance and QC, writing or reviewing SOPs, remaining current on email communications.
• Miscellaneous tasks such as assigned projects, learning new skills, housekeeping.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree