About the Role
The Hematology Technician I performs cytology accessioning, staining, and laboratory testing. This role involves preparing samples, setting up instruments, running tests, and interpreting and releasing 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
- Mandatory use of PPE
- Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals
Skills
- Cytology accessioning
- Staining
- Laboratory testing
- Sample preparation
- Instrument setup
- Test execution
- Result interpretation
- Result release
- CBC/UA load building
- Slide preparation
- Avian / Exotic specimen preparation
- Manual hematocrit spinning
- Blood smear preparation
- LTP process management
- Destiny Testing
- PT and PTT
- 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
- Cyto schedule adherence
- Load Distribution Log completion
- Cytology table load transfer
- Accessioning
- Labeling
- Grossing
- Mono-layered cytospin preparation
- Cell block preparation
- Case packing
- Pending list monitoring
- Distribution list reconciliation
- Daily distribution email completion
- Bar-coded rack arrangement
- Instrument loading
- Quality control
- QA guidelines adherence
- Instrument maintenance
- Temperature chart maintenance
- Calibration
- 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
- Personal computer skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- New software learning
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Shift work
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $22.55 per hour
Benefits
- 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.
