Medical Technologist, Evening and Weekend Shifts, Biomedical & Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Medical Technologist, located within the Clinical Pathology Lab of the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences department. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support by performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, hemostasis, flow cytometry, blood typing, cross matching, and preparation of cytological samples for evaluation by a pathologist. This position will work weekend and evening shifts.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Completion of an accredited medical technology program.
• 2 years of relevant experience (for Medical Technologist 2)
• 4 years of relevant experience (for Senior Medical Technologist 1)
• 6 years of relevant experience (for Senior Medical Technologist 2)
• Medical Technologist State of Tennessee License
• ASCP Certification (MLT or MLS)

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant experience preferred.
• Medical Technologist State of Tennessee License and ASCP Certification (MLT or MLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accessions and prepares specimens for analysis in the areas of chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis.
• Accessions and prepares cytology specimens for the pathologist on duty.
• Tests patient samples in chemistry, coagulation, hematology, flow cytometry, blood banking, and urinalysis stations of the lab.
• Performs manual cell counts on blood smears and fluids.
• Reports patient results to clinicians and students.
• Runs daily quality control and calibration as needed on instruments in laboratory.
• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance on all laboratory instruments.
• Assists in troubleshooting and correcting problems that arise in procedures and instrumentation.
• Answers questions regarding test ordering and test requirements.
• Edits/cancels incorrect orders and assists in preparing send-out tests received.
• Assists in filing the previous day's specimens and reports, stocking supplies, and cleaning as needed.

Benefits

• UT market ranges: 08
• Anticipated hiring range: $54,600-$63,204.96
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What This Job Offers

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