HC Pro 2 - Clin Vet Science

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Wellbeing program

Job summary

University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities is seeking a Civil Service Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostics across hematology, chemistry, immunology and more, with supervision of staff and consultation with clinicians. The role requires 24/7 support, training responsibilities, and adherence to GLP standards.

Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, result interpretation, QC/QA oversight, and ongoing collaboration with clinical pathologists.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Medical Technology or related field with certification.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience or six years equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid clinicians, staff and students in diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.
• Reviews and analyzes test results for accuracy and evaluates results for critical values.
• Provides interpretation and reporting and reviews results with clinicians as appropriate.
• Trains lab staff and supports after-hours teams (24/7).
• Maintains quality control, QA, and instrument maintenance; troubleshoots issues as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

BS/BA in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

Job ID: 376110
Location: Twin Cities
Job Family: Health Care
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 8302CL
Employee Class: Civil Service

About the Job

Perform and validate all routine and special tests associated with the hematology, chemistry, coagulation, point of care, immunology, blood bank, urinalysis and parasitology according to Good Laboratory Practice regulations. Testing includes instrument maintenance, specimen processing, quality control (QC)/statistics, troubleshooting protocol/instrument issues verification of results and accurate interpretation and reporting. Technologists must maintain a safe work environment while handling specimens that include blood, feces, tissues, organs and body fluids.

Provide interpretative support for laboratory reports and recommend review by clinical pathologist when appropriate. Assist in training of new personnel and provide supervision of co-workers with different qualifications. Act as a consultant for clinicians, clinic staff and students on proper sample submission and result interpretation. Professional services require 24/7 access to testing. Staff members are required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation and coverage of evenings, weekends and holidays.

Location and Work environment

• This work is generally performed at The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, and at the Veterinary Medical Center.
• The work environment includes working with blood, feces, body fluids, tissues and organs.
• Special attention to safety practices in a Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory is required to maintain a safe work environment for technologists and other members of the hospital team.
• Work may also include exposure to noise, bright/low lighting, temperature variations, and allergens such as mold, dust, hay and animal hair and dander.

Work Schedule

• Hours vary with start time from 6:00am - 11:00am to 2:30pm - 7:30pm M-F.
• Rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.

Primary Responsibilities

70%- Diagnostic Testing

• Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid VMC Clinicians, staff and students in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
  • Diagnostic testing includes routine and stat testing such as CBC (complete blood count), chemistry profiles (evaluates liver/kidney function, glucose and electrolytes) and urinalysis.
• Reviews and analyzes test results for accuracy and evaluates test results for critical values.
• Recommends verification processes and/or review of results by Clinical Pathologist when indicated.
  • High quality testing and results are required to provide support for diagnostic and GLP research testing.
  • Testing processes include but are not limited to:
    • Advising clinicians/staff/students on optimal specimens for testing
    • Pre-analytical sample analysis evaluation for acceptability and processing
    • Evaluation of QC/QA on equipment and manual methods to determine acceptability for daily performing and reporting
    • Evaluation of specimens according to standard operating procedures and assessment of reports for further review by Lab Supervisor/Manager or Clinical Pathologist.
    • Medical
• Maintains ASCP Certification and renews every three years.

20%- Training

• Trains VMC clinicians and staff on all Point of Care instrumentation (i-STAT blood gas analyzers using syringes or micropipettes; Glucose analyzers; Total Plasma Protein and Packed cell volume using a Safepette).
• Supports test selection, ordering and the understanding reports.
• Train the lab after-hours teams, supporting after hours for any questions (24/7 support availability).
  • Training for these areas includes routine operation of analyzers, the ability to troubleshoot basic problems, requesting the test in the analyzer/hospital or lab system and interpretation of results.

10%- Quality Control

• Performs quality control, quality assurance, instrument maintenance, daily and monthly monitoring of analyzers, troubleshooting test results or equipment issues.
• Daily maintenance and quality control/quality assurance review is required to verify that instruments, procedures and staff are able to provide high quality and accurate results for diagnosis and treatment of VMC patients and valid results for research evaluation and publications.
• Recognizes when a test system is not within expected range and provides troubleshooting, notifies appropriate resources, contacts technical support, provides basic service according to advice from vendors to resolve as soon as possible.
• Describes the system errors and provides an estimate of time to results to limit loss of specimen quality and assure timely results.
• Triage specimens as priorities are required to address the critical needs of the patient.
• Audit test results performed by other members of the team and report preventative and corrective action.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)/Medical Technologist(MT) with certification (ASCP preferred).
• Plus at least 2 years of experience, or a combination of related work experience and education to equal six years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to understand and interpret test theories, procedures, and results
• Ability to troubleshoot problems that may arise in the course of work
• Ability to perform laboratory test and procedures accurately
• Customer service oriented. Ability to project a positive attitude towards co-workers, supervisor, clients, and students

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This will be determined on a case by case basis in conjunction with Disability Services.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Sit
  • Push, pull, use hands to finger, hold, handle or feel animals or objects, tools or controls
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Restrain animals with both hands and arms
  • Climb stairs
  • Balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Talk or hear
  • Taste or smell
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $24.54 - $49.38/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each