Medical technologist 1, UHealth Deerfield Beach

University of Miami•Deerfield, MA

About The Position

The Medical Technologist 1 performs and analyzes routine blood, urinalysis, and coagulation procedures and reviews results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids. The role collaborates with physicians and laboratory management on patient data and performs clinical laboratory testing according to established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The position verifies specimen acceptability; performs quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting; monitors pending workloads and prioritizes testing to support timely turnaround; and maintains accurate testing records and communication between shifts. It also supports laboratory safety and infection control compliance, proficiency testing, competency assessments, continuing education, and departmental training. The technologist maintains supplies and an organized work environment and assists with quality improvement initiatives, validations, special projects, and other assigned departmental responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in a relevant field.
No previous experience required.
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Skill in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Prepares cultures of tissue samples.
Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy.
Examines slides of bodily fluids using a 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.
Performs clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Verifies specimen acceptability and performs quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Monitors pending workloads, prioritizes testing, and supports timely turnaround times and efficient laboratory operations.
Maintains accurate testing records and communicates pending work, instrument issues, and unresolved concerns between shifts.
Ensures compliance with laboratory safety protocols, infection control practices, and applicable CAP, CLIA, and departmental requirements.
Participates in proficiency testing, competency assessments, continuing education, and required departmental training.
Communicates with laboratory leadership, phlebotomy, nursing, blood bank, and other healthcare personnel to support patient care.
Maintains adequate supplies, reagents, and a clean, organized work environment.
Assists with laboratory quality improvement initiatives, validations, special projects, and other assigned departmental responsibilities.