Medical Technologist 1 (Toxicology)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Technologist 1 in Toxicology at the University of Miami. The role involves preparing cultures, establishing data accuracy programs, examining bodily fluids, crossmatching blood, analyzing urine and blood samples, evaluating laboratory reports, operating and calibrating equipment, delivering test results, and identifying and resolving unusual results. The employee must adhere to University policies and safeguard assets. This is a full-time staff position.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field required
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

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.