Medical Technologist

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Position Title:

Medical Technologist## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or equivalent degree (which includes a fourth year of professional course work in a school of medical technology approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association) and 3 years of related experience. Medical technology certification.##

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a diagnostic lab.
Experience training students or new employees.

Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).
Experience performing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.##

Job Description:

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) at Iowa State University is seeking a skilled and motivated
** Medical Technologist
** to join our diagnostic laboratory team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment, enjoy hands‑on diagnostic work, and want to support cutting‑edge patient care across many species—including companion animals, livestock, exotics, and wildlife—this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. You will play a vital role in generating accurate, timely results that clinicians rely on for diagnosis and treatment.
** Example of

Duties & Responsibilities:

**** Diagnostic Testing
*** Perform diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood bank/immunohematology, parasitology, cytology, and STAT/after‑hours procedures.
* Evaluate, interpret, and verify test results while recognizing species‑specific variations across domestic, exotic, and avian patients.
* Prepare cytology samples, perform manual differentials, manual CBCs, and CSF cell counts.
* Enter test orders and patient demographic information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and assist clinicians and pathologists with data retrieval.
* Prepare and package specimens for referral testing to external laboratories.
** Quality Assurance & Instrumentation
*** Perform daily/weekly instrument maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting to maintain accurate and dependable results.
* Conduct and document all required quality control procedures across laboratory sections.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment following biosafety and chemical safety guidelines.
** Training & Collaboration
*** Train veterinary students, veterinary technicians, vet tech students, residents, and new employees in laboratory testing techniques and instrumentation.
* Review results generated by students and technicians for accuracy.
* Work collaboratively with clinicians, pathologists, technicians, and hospital support teams to ensure seamless patient care.
** Operational Support
*** Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies.
* Support after‑hours or rotating shifts as needed to meet clinical hospital demands.
** Example of Duties*
* • Performs a variety of tests and confirms test results.  
• Reports findings to physicians.  
• Plans, develops, and formulates procedures for lab tests.  
• Inventories supplies.  
• Collects samples of body fluids for testing.  
• Prepares specimens.  
• Operates and calibrates clinical laboratory equipment.  
• Advises clinicians and other health care providers on methods of collecting specimens.

** Level Guidelines*
* • Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals  
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues  
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems  
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests  
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff  
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity  
• Provides guidance to students## Appointment Type:

Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Pay Grade:

PS807## Application Instructions:

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