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Work Shift: Monday – Saturday with a day off, 12:00AM – 8:30AM

Work Type: On-Site

This is an On-Site role based out of one of Laboratory located in Chantilly, Virginia.

The Target Pay for this position is $21.62 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Hematology Technician I performs cytology accessioning, staining and laboratory testing. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Run CBC and UA specimens through instruments and build loads.Prepare blood smears and verify results through LTP software.Accurately process TRFs, prepare and stain specimens and assign cases according to pathologist schedule and requests.Monitor and reconcile pending worklists at end of shift.Perform all required quality control and maintenance for instruments per QA guidelines.Cross-train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.Other tasks 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 employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent with 6 months experience as a Hematology Lab Aide and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science-related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ​ 

General science backgroundAttention to detailOrganized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCommunication skills, both verbal and writtenPersonal computer skills, including strong typing abilityLaboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred but not requiredExtensive standing, phone, and computer useCapable of standing continuously for up to 2 hoursExtend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingersOccasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouchMay be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in personAbility to communicate verbally on the phone and in personFluency in the English languageExtended hours may be needed

Working Conditions

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards presentNormally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

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

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