Hematology Technician I (Overnight) at Antech Diagnostics | Village of Lake Success, United States | Rezi

Hematology Technician I (Overnight) at Antech Diagnostics

Hematology Technician I (Overnight)

Antech Diagnostics · Village of Lake Success, United States

2 days ago

Hematology Technician I (Overnight)

Antech Diagnostics · Village of Lake Success, United States

2 days ago
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About the Role

The Hematology Technician I performs cytology accessioning, staining, and laboratory testing. This role prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests, and interprets and releases results.

Responsibilities

  • Build CBC/UA loads, slide preparation and staining
  • Assist with prepping Avian / Exotic specimens as requested
  • Spin manual hematocrits
  • Prepare blood smears and perform re-checks as directed using LTP when necessary
  • Manage the LTP process
  • Perform all required tests including Destiny Testing, including PT and PTT, Fibrinogen, UA Front End, Plasma protein and Feline blood typing
  • Equipment verification with control samples
  • Accurately match slides with respective TRF’s
  • Build cytology and path review to loads per protocol following Cyto schedule and ensure Load Distribution Log is completed accurately every shift
  • Properly transfer Cytology table loads as required
  • Accession and label all paperwork, specimen slides, tubes and jars
  • Gross and prepare smears, mono-layered cytospins and cell blocks
  • Pack cases for in-house pathologists and for transportation
  • Monitor and reconcile pending, distribution list and complete the daily distribution email
  • Ensure bar-coded racks are arranged correctly and loaded onto instruments
  • Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines including all instrument maintenance and temperature charts subject to review
  • Run all needed quality control and calibration by department
  • Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures
  • Maintain clean and organized work area
  • Restock supplies as needed
  • Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
  • Consult with senior peers on non-complex Hematology tasks to learn through experience
  • May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 6 months of experience as a Hematology Lab Aide and/or 2-, 3- or 4- year degree in science-related field preferred
  • Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to learn new assignments efficiently and support the work of other teams during low demand periods
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills
  • Strong data entry skills required
  • Personal computer skills, proficient use of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours
  • Constantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently
  • Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
  • Required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs
  • The ability to observe details at close range
  • Extended hours may be needed
  • Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE
  • Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards

Skills

  • Cytology accessioning
  • Staining
  • Laboratory testing
  • Sample preparation
  • Instrument setup
  • Test execution
  • Result interpretation
  • Result release
  • CBC/UA load building
  • Slide preparation
  • Manual hematocrit spinning
  • Blood smear preparation
  • LTP process management
  • Destiny Testing
  • PT and PTT testing
  • Fibrinogen testing
  • UA Front End testing
  • Plasma protein testing
  • Feline blood typing
  • Equipment verification
  • Control sample usage
  • TRF matching
  • Cytology and path review load building
  • Load Distribution Log completion
  • Cytology table load transfer
  • Paperwork accessioning and labeling
  • Specimen slide accessioning and labeling
  • Tube accessioning and labeling
  • Jar accessioning and labeling
  • Grossing
  • Smear preparation
  • Mono-layered cytospin preparation
  • Cell block preparation
  • Case packing
  • Pending list reconciliation
  • Distribution list reconciliation
  • Daily distribution email completion
  • Bar-coded rack arrangement and loading
  • Quality control
  • QA guidelines adherence
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Temperature chart maintenance
  • Quality control running
  • Calibration running
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) adherence
  • Safety procedures adherence
  • Quality procedures adherence
  • Work area maintenance
  • Supply restocking
  • Lab efficiency improvement
  • Lab quality improvement
  • Lab cooperation improvement
  • Basic math skills
  • Interpretive skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Data entry skills
  • Personal computer skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • New software learning

Location

  • Onsite

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 6 months of experience as a Hematology Lab Aide
  • 2-, 3- or 4- year degree in science-related field preferred

Education Level

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

  • $22.55 an hour

Benefits

  • Industry competitive benefits package
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Pet Care Discounts

About the Company

  • Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes.
  • Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.
  • Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development.
  • Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
  • Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.
  • For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.