Medical Technologist 2 at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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CORE JOB SUMMARY


The University of Miami is currently seeking a Medical Technologist to work at the UM Hospital in Miami. 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.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS


1. Process cellular therapy products for the intent of infusion to patients.
2. Process blood samples and perform basic tests and laboratory procedures. Calculate final cellular characteristics of cellular therapy products.
3. Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean medical laboratory equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results.
4. Utilize sterile technique for the collection, processing, storing, and distributing of cellular therapy products.
5. Maintain detailed documentation of procedural steps performed to ensure conformity to specification.
6. Deliver test results to laboratory supervisor / laboratory director, physicians, or research personnel.
7. Transport cellular therapy products between clinical site and CTL.
8. Receive cellular therapy products from external donor sites.
9. 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.



CORE QUALIFICATIONS



Education:

Associate in Science degree



Certification and Licensing:

Maintain State of Florida Medical Technologist license



Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience


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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. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

H11