Medical Technologist 1

2 months ago

Coral Gables, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
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$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Department of Surgery- Histo & Immuno has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 1 position. The incumbent 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

  • Prepares cultures of tissue samples.

  • Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy.

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

  • Crossmatches blood for transfusions.

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

  • Evaluates laboratory reports for accuracy.

  • Operates, calibrates, and safeguards laboratory equipment.

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

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

  • 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

  • Associate’s degree in relevant field

  • Certification in relevant specialty or field

  • Minimum 1 years of relevant experience

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Follows all safety precautions and regulatory rules to safeguard patient confidentiality. Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner. 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 & Endothelial Cells 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:

  • Mass Spectrophotometry for quantification of Immunosuppressant Drug Levels in blood

  • 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. Analyzes results of testing and interprets results. Uses professional judgement to accept, repeat the procedure, perform reflex test(s), or reject unacceptable results. 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. Places orders and maintain 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. 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.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s / Associate’s degree in relevant field.

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Medical Technologist License is required.

Certified Histocompatibility Technologist / Specialist desired

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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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H10

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