Job Title
Medical Technologist III
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Vet Med-Teaching Hospital
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.? ? ?
Who we are
The Texas A&M College of Vet erinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) (https://vetmed.tamu.edu/) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of vet erinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major vet erinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of vet erinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Vet erinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs .
What we want
The Medical Technologist III demonstrates basic skills of Medical Technologist II. Provides training and supervision to laboratory staff. Performs advanced duties in the areas of instrument maintenance and quality control of laboratory procedures. Assists the Laboratory Manager in other management duties as required.
What you need to know
Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience .
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time
Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.
Apply!? Submitting a cover letter,?CV/Resume?to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. ?
Responsibilities
Laboratory Supervision and Training
Assumes intermediate supervisory authority as needed.
Supervises the laboratory in absence of laboratory supervisor.
Trains new employees including Medical Technologists I/II, student employees and other laboratory personnel.
Assists laboratory supervisor with updating policy and procedure manual.
Supervises laboratory staff and ensures adherence to guidelines.
Quality Control and Assurance
Monitors quality control of laboratory instruments and assays.
Assists in review of proficiency testing reports to evaluate laboratory performance.
Ensures that an approved corrective action plan is followed when proficiency testing results are unacceptable.
Performs laboratory quality assurance testing.
Participates in quality assurance programs.
Instrument Maintenance and Calibration
Coordinates scheduled preventative maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all instruments.
Performs calibrations on each instrument per laboratory and manufacturer specifications.
Troubleshoots test systems and takes appropriate action.
Obtains knowledge of whom, when, and where to call for field services on instruments that are out of operation.
Test Performance and Reporting
Performs waived, moderate to high complexity testing and reports results.
Ensures that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
Administrative Support
Assists Laboratory Manager with updating policy and procedure manuals.
Assists in the preparation of reports and inspection preparation.
Assists with billing and technical questions.
Schedules employees, inventory, new test evaluation, and requisition of supplies.
Takes charge of laboratory when manager is absent.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), Medical Technologist (ASCP), or Medical Technologist (AMT) certification.
Five years general medical laboratory experience with above qualifications. Associate's degree and Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or AMT) certification plus seven years of related work experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic computing skills.
Ability to operate equipment typically used in the laboratory, including equipment for various manual procedures that may be required to perform requested tests.
Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methods.
Comfortable working within time constraints and crises situations.
Ability to lead and provide supervision to laboratory staff including Medical Technologist and phlebotomists.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. ? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. ? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. ? ?
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums?
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays??
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) ? and at least ? eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) ? each month?
Automatic enrollment in the ? Teacher Retirement System of Texas? (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) ?
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) ?
Professional Development: All employees have access to free ? LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) ? training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more??
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) ? for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee?
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees?
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
