Medical Technologist 1 (Immunology and Histocompatibility)

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Medical Technologist/Histocompatibility specialist to support molecular and serology testing within our clinical laboratories. The role requires accurate data handling, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with physicians and researchers.

The position requires an Associate’s degree (with Bachelor’s preferred) and a Florida Medical Technologist license; on-call and weekend work may be required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred or required depending on department.
• Florida Medical Technologist license or eligibility may be required.
• Two years of experience in histocompatibility or clinical laboratory setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 corrective action.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Discretion with confidential data

Evenings/night/weekends work

Teamwork / independent work

Commitment to core values

Education

Associate’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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

Education:

Associate’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

FLDOH Medical Technologist

Experience:

No experience required

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

1. Follows all safety precautions and regulatory rules to safeguard patient confidentiality.

2. Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification; as applicable.

3. Performs and verifies quality-control testing, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.

4. 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

5. Uses Specific Test– Analysis Software for raw data analysis and assigns the results accordingly.

6. When results are not within laboratory’s acceptable criteria; identify problem(s) that might adversely affect test performance and determine cause of errors.

7. Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.

8. Reports all results in the current Laboratory System and in UNET, if applicable.

9. Place orders and maintains inventory of disposable supplies and reagents, as applicable.

10. Meets Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests assigned.

11. Reports Critical Value to the requestor following current IHL Policy, if applicable

12. Performs OnCall Duties in the assigned area / rotation, responding promptly to any Call-Back situation.

13. Participates in Proficiency Testing, Instrument Correlation, Method Comparison, and / or Validation Studies, as assigned. Meets deadline for these other projects / assignments.

14. Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.

15. Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations, as assigned.

16. Obtain 12 Continuing Education Credits in the Histocompatibility Area per year, in addition to those credits required by the State of Florida.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Medical Technologist License is required.

Certified Histocompatibility Technologist / Specialist desired

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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.

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