Hematology Technician I (Overnight Shift)
Work Shift: 12am-8:30am Monday - Saturday (5 Days)
The Target Pay for this position is $22.55 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Job Purpose/Overview
The Hematology Technician I performs cytology accessioning, staining and laboratory testing. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results.
Essential Duties and 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
- Responsible for accurately matching slides with respective TRF’s.
- Build cytology and path review to loads per protocol following Cyto schedule and make sure 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
- Packing 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
- Reads, understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures
- Maintains 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
Education and Experience
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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
Working Conditions
- Stationary Position- 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. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.