Medical Technologist 2 - Full-time, Miami, FL

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami’s UHealth Laboratories, Blood Bank Operations Department seeks a Medical Technologist 2 for full-time, on-site work in Miami, FL. The MT2 conducts microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment.

The role supports quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and staff training, with opportunities to contribute to transfusion services and blood-component preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Current Florida State Medical Technologist License in Immunohematology is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Verifies specimen identification with orders and prepares specimens for testing.
• Analyzes testing results and interprets abnormal findings.
• Prepares data for pathologists and signs out results as needed.
• Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory.
• Performs quality-control tests and documents results.
• Assists in orienting and training staff on lab techniques and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Discretion with confidential data

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The UHealth Laboratories, Blood Bank Operations Department is seeking a Medical Technologist 2 to work full-time, on-site in Miami, FL.

The Medical Technologist 2 performs microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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: Possession of current Florida State Medical Technologist License in Immunohematology.
• 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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Performs routine pretransfusion testing and antibody identification procedures.
• Produces reliable and accurate Blood Bank test results in the appropriate turnaround time.
• Prepares blood components such as thawed fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize workload and complete orders in a logical manner.
• Responsible for checking and finalizing all pending work before the end of the shift.
• Accurately performs, reports, and evaluates results of quality control testing and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Operates Blood Bank equipment and instrumentation including troubleshooting during failures and coordinating service for repair.
• Maintains adequate inventory supply levels while minimizing reagent and blood product wastage.
• Participates in the proficiency testing program.
• Reconciles packing slips with quantity ordered/received and resolves discrepancies.
• Assists in the maintenance of hardware by changing paper, labels and/or printer ribbons as necessary.
• Adheres to all Administration, Environmental of Care, CHP, Safety, Infection Control and Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Completes projects assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Department Specific Qualifications

• Certification and Licensing: Possession of current Florida State Medical Technologist License in Immunohematology.

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

The 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 welcome.miami.edu/about-um 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. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.