If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.

The Department of Pathology, Blood Bank is currently seeking a full time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 to work in Miami. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.

Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.

Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.

Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.

Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.

Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.

Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

Responsible for generating patient reports and forwarding them to the proper departments/physicians.

Investigates and responds to all inquiries or problems related to referral testing;

Answers all inquiries made by the Reference Lab and resolves problem associated with improper or inadequate samples.

Answers all inquiries made by physicians or patient unit personnel related to specimen requirements.

Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock when it applies.

Check packing slips verifies amount of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee.

Serve as a lead/Back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.

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                                                                                                         

High School diploma or equivalent

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 Specific Functions

Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

Receive and sort clinical lab specimens as received using Laboratory Information System.

Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.

Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information

Troubleshoot any specimen related issues

Responsible for issue and return of blood products per laboratory policy and regulatory guidelines.

Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance

Replenish test bench supplies as needed

Responsible for storing supplies as needed

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Responsible for performing reagent and consumable inventory as directed

Respond to telephone result inquires

Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested by supervisor.

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.

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:

Employee Type:

Pay Grade: