Laboratory Tech
at University of Miami
Miami, Florida, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 06 Aug, 2024 | Not Specified | 08 May, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Latin America,Hospitals,Dermatology,Viability,Reagents,Medicine,Research,Clinics,Federal Law,Clinic,Disabilities,Medical Education,Collaborative Environment,Discrimination,Discretion,Laboratory Equipment,Patient Care | No | No |
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Description:
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
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The Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Technician to work in Miami, FL. The Laboratory Technician performs comprehensive clinical laboratory procedures of low and high complexity. The incumbent leverages knowledge in biological sciences to perform general laboratory responsibilities, such as processing patient specimens, maintaining laboratory equipment, performing data entry, and preserving laboratory records.
- Receives and accepts samples from clinics and hospitals, separates them by type of tests required, and distributes to different laboratory sections that will perform each specific type of test.
- Enters accessioning data into computer systems.
- Compares accessioning records to samples received to ensure accuracy, investigates missing samples, and performs quality assurance on all accessioned samples.
- Transports samples from clinic or hospital to laboratory in compliance with CLIA and ASHI standards.
- Processes and dispatches specimens to reference laboratories or centers, ensuring that viability is maintained by proper preservation.
- Performs preparation of reagents and controls.
- Maintains rooms and equipment clean and functional.
- Provides support to physicians and clinic staff.
- Organizes stock, maintains inventory, and places orders.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- 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.
ANY APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED.
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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.
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Responsibilities:
The Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Technician to work in Miami, FL. The Laboratory Technician performs comprehensive clinical laboratory procedures of low and high complexity. The incumbent leverages knowledge in biological sciences to perform general laboratory responsibilities, such as processing patient specimens, maintaining laboratory equipment, performing data entry, and preserving laboratory records.
- Receives and accepts samples from clinics and hospitals, separates them by type of tests required, and distributes to different laboratory sections that will perform each specific type of test.
- Enters accessioning data into computer systems.
- Compares accessioning records to samples received to ensure accuracy, investigates missing samples, and performs quality assurance on all accessioned samples.
- Transports samples from clinic or hospital to laboratory in compliance with CLIA and ASHI standards.
- Processes and dispatches specimens to reference laboratories or centers, ensuring that viability is maintained by proper preservation.
- Performs preparation of reagents and controls.
- Maintains rooms and equipment clean and functional.
- Provides support to physicians and clinic staff.
- Organizes stock, maintains inventory, and places orders.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Diploma
Proficient
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Miami, FL, USA