Medical Technologist 2
Medical Technologist 2
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The Surgery- Histo & Immuno department has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Technologist 2 (H) position. The incumbent 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 coworkers 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
Bachelors degree in relevant field.
Current Florida Medical Technologist License.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
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 & Endothelial Cells 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: - Mass Spectrophotometry for quantification of Immunosuppressant Drug Levels in blood - 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 laboratorys 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. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CoreMedical Technologist 2 (H) 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: Bachelors 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.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H11Employment Type
Full-Time
