Medical Technologist 3

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist 3 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.

Core Job Functions

• 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.
• Negotiates 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

• Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: A valid Florida Medical Technologist License
• Experience: Minimum 3 Years Of Relevant Experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFICS

• Provide processing of cellular therapy products intended for infusion to patients.
• Transport cell therapy products between clinical sites and Cellular Therapy Laboratory.
• Receive cellular therapy products and document and process or store as required.
• Perform audits and prepare quality and assessment reports for review by Laboratory Director, as needed.
• Assist in compliance applications and inspection readiness, as needed.
• Participates with the CTL Director on the development of procedures for participation in clinical trials.
• Aids Director with feasibility questionnaires and engages in site-initiation visits with sponsors.
• Aids Director with training CTL staff on clinical trial protocols and prepares work instructions.
• Reads and understands trial manuals and ensures equipment and materials are in place for study subjects.
• Ensure sponsors and monitors have required documents and assists Director with monitor visits.
• Aids Director with study close-out activities.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
• UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.
• As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.
• We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff