Medical Technologist

Position: Medical Technologist 2
## CORE JOB SUMMARY The Medical Technologist 2 (H) performs 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.
* 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.
* Assists with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
*** 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:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field### Certification and Licensing:

Current Florida Medical Technologist License###

Experience:

Minimum 2 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 ADDENDUM## Department Specific Functions###
* Follows all safety precautions and regulatory rules to safeguard patient confidentiality.
* Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification; as applicable.
* Performs and verifies quality-control testing, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
* Perform High Complexity Tests adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures as follows:### Molecular / Histocompatibility Area:
* Infectious Disease Testing by PCR using Ingenious / Elitech, Roche / Cobas Ampliprep and Real Time PCR instruments (7500)
* HLA typing by Sequence Specific Primer Technique (Quant Studio) and Sequence Specific Oligo Probe (Luminex)
* High Resolution HLA Typing, APOL1 and Gene Rearrangement Assays by Next Generation Sequencing.### Immunology / Histocompatibility Area:
* Red Blood Cell Typing (ABO/Rh & A/AB Subtyping
* Flow Cytometry Technique for Immunophenotyping and Cell Activation Panels.
* Lymphocyte Cross match & Endothelial Cells Cross match by Flow Cytometry and Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity Assay
* Solid Phase platform for HLA Antibody Detection and Identification and Complement fixing Antibodies (Luminex)
* Luminex Panel for Human Cytokine Level Quantification### Core & Serology Area:
* Mass Spectrophotometry for quantification of Immunosuppressant Drug Levels in blood
* Manual & Automated ELISA based assays for Infectious Disease Antibody & Antigen detection and / or quantification
* Other Hematology & Microbiology Procedures
* Uses Specific Test– Analysis Software for raw data analysis and assigns the results accordingly.
* When results are not within laboratory’s acceptable criteria; identify problem(s) that might adversely affect test performance and determine 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.
* Place orders and maintains inventory of disposable supplies and reagents, as applicable.
* Meets Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests assigned.
* Reports Critical…