Medical Technologist - Lead

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Medical Technologist - Lead performs a variety of complex and special microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance and provides training and mentorship to Medical Technologists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Florida Medical Technologist License is required.
Minimum 5 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.

Nice To Haves

Histocompatibility license, desired.
Minimum 5 years working as a Medical Technologist in Transplant laboratory.
Eager to continue studying and learning about Histocompatibility field.
Skill in completing assignments accurately, following instructions and attention to details.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work under scheduled On-Call - evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Ability to work flexible and changing hours during On-Call period and with short notice. (Notification of work/new assignment is received one hour in advance)
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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.
Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.
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.
Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.
Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Lead the Flow/Immunology Lab area, the Molecular HLA Lab area, or the Core/Serology/Virology areas.
Performs High Complexity Tests adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures as follows:
Uses Specific Test– Analysis Software for raw data analysis and assign the results accordingly.
Analyzes results of testing and interprets results. Uses professional judgement to accept, repeat the procedure, perform reflex test(s), or reject unacceptable results.
When results are not within the laboratory’s acceptable criteria; identify problem(s) that might adversely affect test performance and determine the cause of errors.
Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
Reports all results in the current Laboratory System and in UNET, if applicable.
Places orders and maintains inventory of disposable supplies and reagents, as applicable.
Meets Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests assigned.
Reports Critical Value to the requestor following current IHL Policy, if applicable
Performs On-Call duties in the assigned area / rotation, responding promptly to any Call-Back situation.
Participates in Proficiency Testing, Instrument Correlation, Method Comparison, and / or Validation studies, as assigned. Meets deadline for these other projects / assignments.
Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.
Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations, as assigned.
Obtain 12 Continuing Education Credits in the Histocompatibility Area per year, in addition to those credits required by the State of Florida.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.