Medical Technologist 2 - Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Medical Technologist 2 performs microbiological, molecular biological, and immunological testing on body specimens to provide data used in disease diagnosis and treatment. The role supports quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and safe, accurate handling of specimens. The technologist analyzes and interprets results, investigates inconsistencies, and refers patient data and test results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out. In the Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory, the role performs high-complexity testing under approved Standard Operating Procedures. Testing includes infectious disease PCR; HLA typing and next-generation sequencing assays; red blood cell typing; flow cytometry for immunophenotyping, cell activation panels, and lymphocyte crossmatches; solid-phase HLA antibody testing; cytokine quantification; ELISA-based assays; and other hematology and microbiology procedures. The technologist uses test-analysis software, reports results in the laboratory system and UNET when applicable, maintains supplies and reagents, and meets turnaround times and critical-result reporting requirements. The position participates in on-call rotations, proficiency testing, instrument correlation, method comparison, and validation studies. It may assume lead duties, serve as a resource to staff, and orient and train employees. The technologist is also expected to complete 12 continuing education credits in histocompatibility annually, in addition to credits required by the State of Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Current Florida Medical Technologist License.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Skill in completing assignments accurately, following instructions, and attending to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Ability to work flexible and changing hours during on-call periods, including with one hour’s notice.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Eagerness to study and learn about the histocompatibility field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Histocompatibility Technologist or Specialist.

Responsibilities

Verify specimen identification against physicians’ orders, prepare specimens for testing, and handle specimens safely and carefully.
Perform microbiological, molecular biological, immunological, and other assigned high-complexity tests according to approved procedures.
Analyze test results and interpret abnormal or unusual results.
Use specific test-analysis software to analyze raw data and assign results.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance and determine causes of errors when results do not meet laboratory criteria.
Research and prepare pertinent patient data and refer data and test results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
Report results in the current laboratory system and in UNET, when applicable.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification as applicable.
Perform and verify quality-control testing and maintain appropriate records.
Calibrate equipment, place orders, and maintain inventory of supplies, forms, disposable materials, and reagents.
Meet turnaround times for assigned tests and report critical values to requestors according to current IHL policy, when applicable.
Perform on-call duties in the assigned area or rotation and respond promptly to call-back situations.
Participate in proficiency testing, instrument correlation, method comparison, and validation studies, meeting assigned deadlines.
Assume lead duties and act as a resource to staff.
Orient and train employees on laboratory techniques and operations, as assigned.
Complete 12 annual continuing education credits in the histocompatibility area, in addition to credits required by the State of Florida.
Follow safety precautions, regulatory requirements, confidentiality safeguards, and University and unit-level policies and procedures.