Hematology Technician ; Day Shift

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. 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.

Work Schedule:

10am – 6:30pm Monday – Friday.

The Target Pay for this position is $21.63 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

The Hematology Technician Iperformscytology  accessioning, staining and laboratory testing. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads,interpret sand releases results.

• - 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,tubesand jars
• - Gross and prepare smears, mono-layeredcytospinsand cell blocks
• - Packing cases for in-house pathologists and for transportation
• - Monitor andreconcilepending, distributionlistand 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 toparticipatein enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned

• - High school diploma or equivalent with 6months of experience as a Hematology Lab Aide and/or 2-, 3-or 4-year degree inscience-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.
• - Strongdataentry skills required
• - Personal computer skills, proficient use of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software

• - Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours
• - Constantlyoperatesa computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.
• - Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• - Required to lift, move, and…