Medical Technologist 1 (Immunology and Histocompatibility)

Laboratory Technologist

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.

Follows all safety precautions and regulatory rules to safeguard patient confidentiality.

Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification; as applicable.

Performs and verifies quality-control testing, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.

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 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:

Manual & Automated ELISA based assays for Infectious Disease Antibody & Antigen detection and / or quantification

Other Hematology & Microbiology Procedures

Uses Specific Test Analysis Software for raw data analysis and assigns the results accordingly.

When results are not within laboratory's acceptable criteria; identify problem(s) that might adversely affect test performance and determine cause of errors.

Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.

Reports all results in the current Laboratory System and in UNET, if applicable.

Place orders and maintains inventory of disposable supplies and reagents, as applicable.

Meets Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests assigned.

Reports Critical Value to the requestor following current IHL Policy, if applicable

Performs OnCall Duties in the assigned area / rotation, responding promptly to any Call-Back situation.

Participates in Proficiency Testing, Instrument Correlation, Method Comparison, and / or Validation Studies, as assigned. Meets deadline for these other projects / assignments.

Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.

Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations, as assigned.

Obtain 12 Continuing Education Credits in the Histocompatibility Area per year, in addition to those credits required by the State of Florida.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.