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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
• Collaborate to ensure ethical conduct and accountability to organizational values and standards
• Ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Ability to observe details at close range
• Extended hours may be needed
• Mandatory use of PPE in laboratory environments with potential biohazards

Skills

• Cytology accessioning
• Staining
• Laboratory testing
• Sample preparation
• Instrument setup
• Test execution
• Result interpretation
• Result release
• CBC/UA load building
• Slide preparation
• Slide staining
• Avian / Exotic specimen 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 management
• TRF matching
• Cytology and path review load building
• Cyto schedule adherence
• 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 smears
• Preparing smears
• Preparing mono-layered cytospins
• Preparing cell blocks
• Case packing
• Pending list reconciliation
• 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 organization
• Supply restocking
• Lab efficiency improvement
• Lab quality improvement
• Lab cooperation improvement
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• New software learning

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Science-related degree preferred

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 outcomes.
• Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe.
• We offer in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services.
• We provide local and cloud-based data services.
• We offer practice information management software and related software and support.
• We provide veterinary imaging and technology.
• We offer veterinary professional education and training.
• We provide board-certified specialist support services.
• Antech is 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.