Medical Technologist 1 (Immunology and Histocompatibility)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is hiring a Medical Technologist to perform complex histocompatibility and related lab testing. You will ensure data accuracy, run tests, and report results to pathologists and physicians in a high-volume clinical setting.

Required are a Bachelor's degree, Florida Medical Technologist license, and 2+ years of relevant experience; on-call duties and evenings/nights/weekends may be required. The position offers full-time staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Florida Medical Technologist License is required.
• Certified Histocompatibility Technologist/ Specialist is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cultures of tissue samples and monitors data accuracy.
• Examines slides via microscope and performs high complexity tests per SOPs.
• Crossmatches blood for transfusions and reports results to physicians.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment with quality control.
• Performs molecular and serology assays and analyzes results in UNET system.
• Delivers test results to physicians and researches staff, ensuring turnaround times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analyze under pressure

Discretion with confidential data

Evenings/Nights/Weekends availability

Independent and collaborative

Commitment to values

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Florida Medical Technologist License

Certified Histocompatibility Technologist / Specialist desired

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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 timeEmployee Type:Staff