Laboratory Technician, Necropsy- College Of Veterinary Medicine

Summary

The Laboratory Technician - Necropsy is responsible for the day-to-day operations on the postmortem floor in the veterinary pathology facility. Activities will include active participation in necropsy procedures, maintaining the necropsy laboratory and equipment, and communication and coordination with pathology faculty, case submitters, veterinary students, histology laboratory personnel and other Midwestern University employees. This job will require excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, physical ability to move various animal remains, willingness to abide by laboratory health and safety standards and protocols, and a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to organization growth and changes. This position will report to the Manager of Diagnostic Pathology Center (DPC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with large and small animal post-mortem examinations (necropsies), including unloading and movement of carcasses, assisting students and faculty during necropsy procedures, which may include dissection, record data and findings, and assisting with photography.
• Sample collection, maintaining inventory, and shipping and archiving samples as needed.
• Upload case photos and patient records into the Harvest Orchard system.
• Routine necropsy area and equipment cleaning, decontamination and maintenance, trouble shooting, and working with the Manager of DPC and facilities on larger projects.
• Participation in laboratory meetings and team planning.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required with 3-5 years of related experience, or this individual may have an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of related experience. Related experience will include laboratory, surgical, medical, pathology, or anatomy experience. Prior experience in a pathology setting is ideal. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software, are important.

Computer Skills:

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must become proficient with an integrated hospital management system, previous experience is desirable.

Physical Demands:

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. This individual is regularly required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Heavy lifting has been minimized where possible with hydraulic and wheeled equipment, but this individual will frequently be required to lift up to 50 pounds. independently, and up to 200 pounds with group assistance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This individual will frequently be exposed to wet or humid (non-weather) conditions and work near moving mechanical parts. This individual will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Interactions with deceased animals, and this individual must not have allergies to dogs, cats, or horses. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.