Medical Technologist 2 (Toxicology)

Medical Technologist 2 (H)

The Medical Technologist 2 (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: Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing: Current Florida Medical Technologist License

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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

• Analyzes samples from clinical patient samples.
• Performs tests on routine and complex samples using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and GC-MS/MS instrumentation and SPE and LLE sample preparation techniques.
• Reviews patient sample results and all QC results.
• Analyzes patient samples to detect and quantify drugs, narcotics, poisons, or other controlled substances using instrumental chemical techniques, including (but not limited to) gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Utilizes software platforms such as ChemStation and MassHunter to operate instruments and Sunquest, UChart, and Microsoft Office.
• Performs troubleshooting and diagnoses instrument issues.
• Participates in SOP revisions and instrument verifications.
• Assists with laboratory quality assurance and quality control functions, including QC tracking, routine laboratory duties, and preparing control samples.
• Trains Clinical Toxicology 1 position in instrumentation and new assays.
• Assists with the validation of new methods under the supervision of the laboratory supervisor.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Qualifications

• Knowledge of mass spectrometry principles
• Knowledge of chromatography
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on validation projects. Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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 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