Medical Technologist 1 (Flow Cytometry)

Medical Technologist 1 (Flow Cytometry) page is loaded## Medical Technologist 1 (Flow Cytometry)remote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100096806**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .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 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:**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:**StaffThe 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr