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The Uhealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 1.

CORE JOB 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:

Florida Medical Technologist License is required.

Experience:

No experience required

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

• Perform highcomplexity flow cytometry testing including immunophenotyping for leukemia/lymphoma, stem cell enumeration (CD34), lymphocyte subset analysis, flow cytometry MRD, and other clinically indicated assays.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot flow cytometers (Navios EX, Aquios or equivalent), including daily startup, QC, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
• Prepare and process patient specimens (whole blood, bone marrow, body fluids, stem cell products) following established SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and interpret flow cytometry data using approved software (Kaluza); accurately review dot plots, histograms, and gating strategies prior to result reporting.
• Verify, document, and release test results to pathologist and in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) within established turnaround times.
• Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and quality assurance activities; investigate and resolve QC failures.
• Participate in method validation, verification, and correlation studies, including new assays, instrumentation, and software upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and institutional policies related to laboratory testing and safety.
• Recognize and document specimen integrity issues; communicate specimen or result concerns promptly to supervisors and clinical teams.
• Assist with stem cell processing and transplant support testing as required, including timesensitive and oncall workflows.
• Maintain accurate records for reagent preparation, lot-to-lot verification, maintenance, corrective actions, and competency documentation.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory leadership, and clinical teams to resolve testing issues and support patient care needs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to new staff, students, and rotating technologists as assigned.
• Support laboratory operations during staffing shortages, highvolume periods, or instrument downtime, including crosscoverage when trained.
• Adhere to all patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and institutional compliance requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and patient care

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Medical Technologist License is required.

National Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist certification (ASPC, AMT, AABB).

Experience:

Training program experience. Additional flow cytometry experience preferred.

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.

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