Medical Technologist 1, UHealth Plantation

University of Miami•Plantation, FL

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. The position performs clinical laboratory testing according to established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. It verifies specimen acceptability; conducts quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting; monitors workload and testing priorities; and supports timely turnaround. The technologist maintains accurate records and shift-to-shift communication, follows laboratory safety and infection-control protocols, and supports quality improvement, validations, proficiency testing, and other departmental work.

Requirements

Associate degree in a relevant field required in the core qualifications.
Department addendum specifies a bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Education must meet applicable Florida requirements for Clinical Laboratory Personnel licensure.
Valid current Florida Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Medical Technologist license required.
No previous experience required.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare cultures of tissue samples.
Establish and monitor programs that ensure data accuracy.
Examine slides of bodily fluids using a microscope or other relevant equipment.
Crossmatch blood for transfusions.
Analyze urine chemically to identify toxic components and collect and study blood samples to determine morphology.
Evaluate laboratory reports for accuracy.
Operate, calibrate, and safeguard laboratory equipment.
Deliver test results to physicians, researchers, and patients.
Identify unusual results and take appropriate action to correct them and solve problems.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Verify specimen acceptability and perform quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Monitor pending workloads, prioritize testing, and support timely turnaround times and efficient laboratory operations.
Maintain accurate testing records and communicate pending work, instrument issues, and unresolved concerns between shifts.
Comply with laboratory safety protocols, infection-control practices, and applicable CAP, CLIA, and departmental requirements.
Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, continuing education, and required departmental training.
Communicate with laboratory leadership, phlebotomy, nursing, blood bank, and other healthcare personnel to support patient care.
Maintain adequate supplies, reagents, and a clean, organized work environment.
Assist with laboratory quality improvement initiatives, validations, special projects, and other assigned departmental responsibilities.