Medical Technologist

Overview

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The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 2.

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

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. The incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance.

• 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.

• Responsible for the Point of Care Activities in Sole Mia building and North Satellites Responsible of the monthly POCT Nursing training.
• Responsible of setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting QC for each analyte for each nursing unit.
• Responsible for the initial training records, yearly re-certification, QA, Critical value monitoring and verification, audit trails, unit assessment, correlation studies, parallel testing, etc.
• Perform Semiannual linearities.
• Responsible for the process and documentation of the Proficiency Testing for each analyte/each nursing department.
• Responsible for validating, implementing, and monitoring all current and new POCT methodologies.
• Monitor critical value results making sure of the exiting record of the provider notified.
• Visit all the areas on weekly basis to make sure that instruments are working properly, also all the Nursing staff needs are resolved.
• Any other activities assigned by Supervisor.

Certification and Licensing:
Florida Medical Technologist License is required.

Certified Histocompatibility Technologist / Specialist desired

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Eager to study and learn about Histocompatibility Field.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately, follow instructions and attention to details.
• Ability organize and prioritize work assignments under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to work flexible and changing hours during On-Call period and with short notice (notification of work is received one hour in advance)
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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