Medical Technologist, Evening and Weekend Shifts, Biomedical & Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA
About the role
The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Medical Technologist, located within the Clinical Pathology Lab of the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences department. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support by performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, hemostasis, flow cytometry, blood typing, cross matching, and preparation of cytological samples for evaluation by a pathologist.
Responsibilities
- Specimen Preparation and Analysis
- Accessions and prepares specimens for analysis in the areas of chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis.
- Accessions and prepares cytology specimens for the pathologist on duty.
- Tests patient samples in chemistry, coagulation, hematology, flow cytometry, blood banking, and urinalysis stations of the lab.
- Performs manual cell counts on blood smears and fluids.
- Reports patient results to clinicians and students.
- Instrument Maintenance
- Runs daily quality control and calibration as needed on instruments in laboratory.
- Performs weekly and monthly maintenance on all laboratory instruments.
- Affords assistance in troubleshooting and correcting problems that arise in procedures and instrumentation.
- Miscellaneous
- Answers questions regarding test ordering and test requirements.
- Edits/cancels incorrect orders and assists in preparing send-out tests received.
- Affords assistance in filing the previous day's specimens and reports, stocking supplies, and cleaning as needed.
Qualifications
- Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate, individual will be hired in as a Medical Technologist 1, Medical Technologist 2, Senior Medical Technologist 1, or Senior Medical Technologist 2:
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
- Medical Technologist 1: Minimum Qualifications - Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field. Completion of an accredited medical technology program. Preferred Qualifications: Additional relevant experience preferred. Medical Technologist State of Tennessee License and ASCP Certification (MLT or MLS) preferred.
- Medical Technologist 2: Minimum Qualifications - 2 years of relevant experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field Completion of an accredited medical technology program or veterinary technology program Medical Technologist State of Tennessee License ASCP Certification (MLT or MLS)
- Senior Medical Technologist 1: Minimum Qualifications - 4 years of relevant experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field Completion of an accredited medical technology program ASCP Certification (MLT or MLS)
- Senior Medical Technologist 2: Minimum Qualifications - 6 years of relevant experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field Completion of an accredited medical technology program
Work Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
About The College
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), located in Knoxville, was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture . UTCVM is one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.