Job Title
Clinical Pathologist
Agency
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Department
College Station - Clinical Pathology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About TVMDL
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is an integral part of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). It consists of four lab locations spread across Texas; two full-service laboratories located in Canyon and College Station and two poultry laboratories in Center and Gonzales. TVMDL is the only state agency entirely dedicated to protecting animal and public health through diagnostic testing.
TVMDL is a state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostic laboratory that collects hundreds of data points concerning veterinary diagnostics and population health each day. TVMDL is a state agency under the TAMUS umbrella that serves the veterinary community and is an independent entity from the TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Texas A&M System employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs for employees and their family. Other standard benefits include generous retirement plans, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, flexible spending accounts, as well as paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave.
In addition, TVMDL offers its employees opportunities to participate in an educational reimbursement plan; discounted diagnostic testing, veterinary care, and pet supplies; a formal career ladder for advancement; and continuing education opportunities.
TVMDL is considered an essential component of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and remains operational for a number of “open holidays” in which overtime or compensatory time may be earned. For information on TVMDL’s holiday schedule, visit our website.
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About the Section
This position serves as a Clinical Pathologist I in the Clinical Pathology Section, a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory that conducts hundreds of diagnostic tests and panels daily. The College Station Clinical Pathology section at TVMDL performs standard clinical pathology testing such as CBCs, Chemistry analysis, Cytology, Urinalysis, etc. Additionally, the section has a robust endocrinology and parasitology test catalog.
Responsibilities
General Description: Performs diagnostic testing within the clinical pathology section. Tests would primarily include cytologic evaluation and interpretation, evaluation of blood smears, and interpretation of serum protein electrophoresis tracings. Consults with TVMDL clients. Assists laboratory staff with review and release of diagnostic test results. Serves as a subject matter expert in clinical pathology.
Sample Preparation, Sample Cataloging: Oversees sample processing and preparation performed by Technicians for certain specimens (e.g., bone marrow and fluid samples). Reviews submittal forms and interprets test requests/client instructions. Ensures appropriate test ordering in TVMDL’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) and ensures samples are fit for purpose of test.
Testing: Performs cytologic evaluation and written interpretation of specimens submitted to TVMDL; interpretation of serum protein electrophoresis tracings and blood smears sent for pathologist review. Assists other clinical pathologists and anatomic pathologists with difficult cases. May work closely with Endocrinologists, Diagnostic Services, Section Heads and Veterinary Pathologists in the coordination and testing of multiply assigned cases. Serves as a section point of contact/subject matter resource for colleagues in other TVMDL sections or locations. Performs all work in accordance with validated test methods, SOPs, procedures, employee training and proficiency, and equipment standards, as applicable.
Data Entry, Interpretation,…