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The UHealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 1.
SUMMARY
The Medical Technologist 1 (H) 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

• 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:
Current Florida Medical Technologist License
Experience:
Minimum 1 years of relevant preferred.
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

• Responsible for the Point of Care Activities in Sole Mia building and North Satellites Responsible of the monthly POCT Nursing training.
• Responsible of setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting QC for each analyte for each nursing unit.
• Responsible for the initial training records, yearly re-certification, QA, Critical value monitoring and verification, audit trails, unit assessment, correlation studies, parallel testing, etc.
• Perform Semiannual linearities.
• Responsible for the process and documentation of the Proficiency Testing for each analyte/each nursing department.
• Responsible for validating, implementing, and monitoring all current and new POCT methodologies.
• Monitor critical value results making sure of the exiting record of the provider notified.
• Visit all the areas on weekly basis to make sure that instruments are working properly, also all the Nursing staff needs are resolved.
• Any other activities assigned by Supervisor.

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