Hematology Technician II (Overnight Shift)

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimb.

Life Insurance

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Hematology Technician II for night shift operations in the United States. The role focuses on performing hematology analyses, preparing samples, setting up instruments, running tests, and interpreting results to release accurate findings.

The position emphasizes adherence to QA guidelines, instrument maintenance, and quality control, with duties extending to slide reviews, sample management, and collaboration on lab efficiency and enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs lab tests
• Read and releases test results
• Read UA slides, bacteria and path review slides at department minimum rates
• Build hematology and UA loads
• Operate Atlas UA instrument as requested
• Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines including all instrument maintenance and temperature charts

Job description

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.

Work Shift: Monday-Saturday 12am to 8:30am, 40 hours. The Target Pay for this position is $19.66 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Purpose of Job

The Hematology Technician II performs laboratory analyses and tests. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs lab tests
• Read and releases test results
• Read UA slides, bacteria and path review slides at department minimum rates.
• Build hematology and UA loads
• Operate Atlas UA instrument as requested.
• Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines including all instrument maintenance and temperature charts
• Find missing specimens.
• Print and reconcile queue list
• Maintain organization of storage refrigerator
• Set up and assist with Avian and Exotic specimens as requested
• Prepare blood smears and perform re-checks as directed using LTP when necessary.
• Library all samples
• Ensure bar-coded racks are arranged correctly and loaded onto instruments
• Run all needed quality control and calibration by department
• Reads, understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Restock supplies as needed
• Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
• Consult with senior peers on non-complex Hematology tasks to learn through experience
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned

We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every Associate is responsible for asking questions, seeking guidance, and reporting concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that Associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.