Medical Technologist - ReqCode 043987

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-UHealth is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. Our Faculty teach students who represent the future of medicine. Our researchers are discovering breakthrough patient treatments. 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 subspecialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Retro Viral Laboratory. The Medical Technologist will perform molecular biological, serological, and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Verifies identification of specimen with physician orders, prepares specimen for testing and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner. Accurately analyzes results of testing, interprets abnormal and unusual results in laboratory testing. Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out. Calibrates equipment. May engage in medical research to assist in developing new tests. Knows hospital policies, department policies and complies with them. Follows proper laboratory safety procedures. Reports all injuries to supervisor. May train and supervise medical laboratory technician and student and medical technologists. Participates in continuing educational programs. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows: Associate Degree, and one (1) year of relevant experience are required. Must demonstrate proficiency in molecular biology and cell immunology. Current/valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license, in the area of PCR and Flow Cytometry. Proficiency with computers is preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications will be considered.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. University of Miami Hospital is the flagship facility of UHealth, which also includes the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, along with dozens of outpatient facilities. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.