Medical Technologist 2 - Per-Diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Medical Technologist 2 performs microbiological, molecular biological, and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data used in disease diagnosis and treatment. The role supports quality assurance and instrument maintenance and collaborates with clinical investigators. The technologist verifies specimen identification against physicians’ orders, prepares and safely handles specimens, analyzes test results, interprets abnormal or unusual findings, and refers pertinent patient data and results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out. The position also involves equipment calibration, supply ordering and inventory maintenance, quality-control testing and documentation, troubleshooting inconsistencies, and assisting with employee orientation and training. Department-specific work includes following laboratory procedures for specimen processing, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping; maintaining proficiency-testing and regulatory records; documenting quality-control activities, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions; responding to test-system performance issues; participating in laboratory compliance and performance studies; and training or assessing assigned personnel and students. The technologist is expected to develop competency in assigned test systems. The University of Miami describes its compensation as competitive and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license.
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

Verify specimen identification against physicians’ orders, prepare specimens for testing, and handle specimens safely and carefully.
Analyze test results, interpret abnormal or unusual results, prepare pertinent patient data, and refer data and results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
Calibrate equipment, order supplies, and maintain inventory of relevant forms and materials.
Recognize test inconsistencies, take appropriate corrective action, and support coworkers in resolving similar problems.
Administer quality-control tests according to procedure and maintain appropriate records.
Assist with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow established procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels; identify problems affecting test performance or reporting and correct them or immediately notify appropriate supervisory or clinical personnel.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Maintain regulatory logs, including decontamination, rejection, temperature and humidity, and corrected report logs.
Participate in laboratory compliance activities and assigned performance studies, including validation, linearity, precision, instrument comparisons, and QC troubleshooting or review.
Participate in training or competency assessment of assigned new personnel or undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Become competent in assigned core test systems during initial training and in other test systems as needed.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.