Medical Technologist 1

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist 1 performs and analyzes routine blood, urinalysis, and coagulation procedures, and reviews the results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids. Additionally, the incumbent collaborates with physicians and laboratory management on patient data.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares cultures of tissue samples.

2. Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy.

3. Examines slides of bodily fluids using microscope or other relevant equipment.

4. Crossmatches blood for transfusions.

5. Analyzes urine chemically to identify toxic components and collects and studies blood samples to determine morphology.

6. Evaluates laboratory reports for accuracy.

7. Operates, calibrates, and safeguards laboratory equipment.

8. Delivers test results to physicians, researchers, and patients.

9. Identifies unusual results and takes appropriate action to make corrections and solve problems.

10. 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: Associate degree in relevant field required

Experience: No previous experience required

Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Performs clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Verifies specimen acceptability, performs quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Monitors pending workloads, prioritizes testing, and supports timely turnaround times and efficient laboratory operations.
• Maintains accurate testing records, documentation, and communication of pending work, instrument issues, and unresolved concerns between shifts.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety protocols, infection control practices, and applicable CAP, CLIA, and departmental requirements.
• Participates in proficiency testing, competency assessments, continuing education, and required departmental training.
• Maintains effective communication with laboratory leadership, phlebotomy, nursing, blood bank, and other healthcare personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains adequate supplies, reagents, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Assists with laboratory quality improvement initiatives, validations, special projects, and other assigned departmental responsibilities.

 Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

1- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.

2- Education must meet applicable Florida requirements for Clinical Laboratory Personnel licensure.

Certification and Licensing:

Current Florida Clinical Laboratory Medical Technologist license

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff