Hematology Technician I (Overnight 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.

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Work Shift: 10:30pm-7:00am with rotating Saturdays

Work Type: On-Site

This is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory located in Irving, TX.

The Target Pay for this position is $18.80 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  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• 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 q