Medical Technologist III

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

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary 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

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.

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.