Medical Technologist 2

The University of Miami/UHealth Laboratories Department has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Technologist to work in Miami, FL.

SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                

The Medical Technologist 2 (H) performs microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance.

FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                                  

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
• Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
• Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
• Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.
• Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.
• Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
• Assists with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

 CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                          

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Current Florida Medical Technologist License

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions                                                                                                                                                                            Follows all safety precautions and regulatory rules to safeguard patient confidentiality.

• Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification; as applicable.
• Performs and verifies quality-control testing, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
• Perform High Complexity Tests adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures as follows:

Molecular / Histocompatibility Area:

• Infectious Disease Testing by PCR using Ingenious / Elitech, Roche / Cobas Ampliprep and Real Time PCR instruments (7500)
• HLA typing by Sequence Specific Primer Technique (QuantStudio) and Sequence Specific OligoProbe (Luminex)
• High Resolution HLA Typing, APOL1 and Gene Rearrangement Assays by Next Generation Sequencing.

Immunology / Histocompatibility Area:

• Red Blood Cell Typing (ABO/Rh & A/AB Subtyping
• Flow Cytometry Technique for Immunophenotyping and Cell Activation Panels.
• Lymphocyte Crossmatch by Flow Cytometry and Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity Assay
• Solid Phase platform for HLA Antibody Detection and Identification and Complement fixing Antibodies (Luminex)
• Luminex Panel for Human Cytokine Level Quantification

Core & Serology Area:

• Manual & Automated ELISA based assays for Infectious Disease Antibody & Antigen detection and / or quantification
• Other Hematology & Microbiology Procedures

• Uses Specific Test– Analysis Software for raw data analysis and assigns the results accordingly.
• When results are not within laboratory’s acceptable criteria; identify problem(s) that might adversely affect test performance and determine cause of errors.
• Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
• Reports all results in the current Laboratory System and in UNET, if applicable.
• Place orders and maintains inventory of disposable supplies and reagents, as applicable.
• Meets Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests assigned.
• Reports Critical Value to the requestor following current IHL Policy, if applicable Performs OnCall Duties in the assigned area / rotation, responding promptly to any Call-Back situation.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing, Instrument Correlation, Method Comparison, and / or Validation Studies, as assigned.
• Meets deadline for these other projects / assignments.
• Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.
• Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations, as assigned.
• Obtain 12 Continuing Education Credits in the Histocompatibility Area per year, in addition to those credits required by the State of Florida.