Medical Technologist 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Medical Technologist 2 to work in the Uhealth Campus. The incumbent will provide bone marrow / stem cell processing, cell counts, inventory control, record keeping, and issuing of cellular therapy products for infusion. The position will perform routine and non-routine testing, blood component preparation, quality control, inventory control, equipment QC, manual and computer documentation as part of daily job function. He/She will work closely with the laboratory supervisor to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local licensure regulations.

Requirements

Maintain State of Florida Medical Technologist license
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Competency in technical ability with knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
High degree of testing accuracy and laboratory techniques and sterile technique
Good decision making and ability to prioritize
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to take direction and work with minimum of supervision.
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills with limited clerical errors.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Responsibilities

Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.
Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
Assists with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Process cellular therapy products for the intent of infusion to patients.
Process blood samples and perform basic tests and laboratory procedures.
Calculate final cellular characteristics of cellular therapy products.
Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean medical laboratory equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results.
Utilize sterile technique for the collection, processing, storing, and distributing of cellular therapy products.
Maintain detailed documentation of procedural steps performed to ensure conformity to specification.
Deliver test results to laboratory manager / laboratory director, physicians, or research personnel.
Transport cellular therapy products between clinical site and CTL.
Receive cellular therapy products from external donor sites.
Maintains professional behavior.
Train other staff as requested by manager or director.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.