Medical Technologist 1, UHealth Plantation

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) in Plantation, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist 1 to perform and analyze routine blood, urinalysis, and coagulation tests. You will collaborate with physicians and lab leadership to ensure accurate patient data and timely results.

The role requires an Associate degree in a relevant field with Florida licensure; no prior experience is required. You will participate in quality control, instrument maintenance, and adherence to CAP/CLIA standards

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant field is required.
• No prior experience is needed for this entry-level role.
• Requires valid Florida Medical Technologist license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cultures of tissue samples and monitor data accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine blood, urinalysis, and coagulation tests.
• Deliver test results to physicians and researchers.
• Collaborate with physicians and lab leadership on patient data.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

Florida Clinical Laboratory licensure eligibility or license

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Medical Technologist 1, UHealth Plantation page is loaded## Medical Technologist 1, UHealth Plantationremote type: On-Sitelocations: Plantation, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100102167**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .**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 requiredRefer 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 licenseThe 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:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (\"UHealth\") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.