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CORE JOB SUMMARY
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.
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.
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.
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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:
Florida Medical Technologist License is required
Experience: Minimum 5 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
1. Lead the Flow/Immunology Lab area, the Molecular HLA Lab area, or the Core/Serology/Virology areas.
Initiative to manage the daily workflow.
Work alongside the Supervisor in histocompatibility validations (tests & software), surveys, SOPs and competencies. Testing, data and documentation of all the mentioned.
Work alongside the Supervisor in daily tasks assignments, complex troubleshooting of tests, instruments, cases, and surveys.
Be the first line of response in the laboratory, before the Supervisor.
Attend clinical groups meetings, as assigned.
Take the lead, responsibility for the daily work and decision making in the absence of the Supervisor.
Manages, documents and revises QC and QA.
2. Performs High Complexity Tests adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures as follows:
Molecular / Histocompatibility Area:
Infectious Disease Testing by PCR and Real Time PCR
HLA typing by Sequence Specific Primer Technique (QuantStudio) and Sequence Specific OligoProbe (Luminex)
High Resolution HLA Typing, APOL1 and Gene Rearrangement Assays by Next Generation Sequencing.
Chimerism studies (STR)
Immunology / Histocompatibility Area:
Red Blood Cell Typing (ABO/Rh & A/AB) Subtyping
Flow Cytometry Technique for Immunophenotyping and Cell Activation Panels.
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
Serology & Core Area:
Manual & Automated ELISA based assays for Infectious…