Medical Technologist - Lead (Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Miami is seeking a Medical Technologist - Lead to perform complex microbiological, molecular, and immunological tests on body specimens for diagnostic and treatment data. The role supports QA, instrument maintenance, and provides training and mentorship to technologists.

The incumbent will lead the lab areas, manage daily workflow, and collaborate with pathologists for evaluation and sign-out, while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Florida Medical Technologist License is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team.

Aufgaben

• Verifies identification of specimens with orders and prepares specimens for testing.
• Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
• Researches and prepares pertinent patient data and refers data/results to pathologists for evaluation.
• Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of materials.
• Assists lead duties and mentors staff in laboratory techniques.
• Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
• Maintains QA/QC data and adheres to policies.
• Ensures timely Turnaround Time and proper data reporting.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Florida Medical Technologist License

Jobbeschreibung

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist - Lead performs a variety of complex and special 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 and provides training and mentorship to Medical Technologists.

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.
• Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.
• Orients and trains 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: Florida Medical Technologist License is required
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• 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. • Lead the Flow/Immunology Lab area, the Molecular HLA Lab area, or the Core/Serology/Virology areas.
   • Initiative to manage the daily workflow.
   • Work alongside the Supervisor in histocompatibility validations (tests & software), surveys, SOPs and competencies. Testing, data and documentation of all the mentioned.
   • Work alongside the Supervisor in daily tasks assignments, complex troubleshooting of tests, instruments, cases, and surveys.
   • Be the first line of response in the laboratory, before the Supervisor.
   • Attend clinical groups meetings, as assigned.
   • Take the lead, responsibility for the daily work and decision making in the absence of the Supervisor.
   • Manages, documents and revises QC and QA.
2. • Molecular / Histocompatibility Area:
   • Infectious Disease Testing by PCR and Real Time PCR
   • 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.
   • Chimerism studies (STR)
   • Immunology / Histocompatibility Area:
   • Red Blood Cell Typing (ABO/Rh & A/AB) Subtyping
   • Flow Cytometry Technique for Immunophenotyping and Cell Activation Panels.
   • 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
   • Serology & Core Area:
   • Manual & Automated ELISA based assays for Infectious Disease Antibody & Antigen detection and / or quantification
   • Multiplex testing by Luminex
   • Other Hematology & Microbiology Procedures
3. • Uses Specific Test- Analysis Software for raw data analysis and assign 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 the laboratory's acceptable criteria; identify problem(s) that might adversely affect test performance and determine the 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 maintains inventory of disposable supplies and reagents, as applicable.
   • Meets Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests assigned.
   • Reports Critical Value to the requ