Pathology Technician
Miami, Florida
UHealth Tower

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Miami, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 5 to 8 hours per day, typically 9 AM to 5 PM (flexible)
• Monday to Friday

Start Date

• Must be able to start by September

Experience Requirements

• Must have experience with cancer cases
• Must have experience with Level 3 gross specimens
• Preferred: ASCP certification (not mandatory depending on years of experience)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for RRTs and all RN placements
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) certification required for all Chemo/Oncology placements
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Competency Exam required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Tdap vaccination or titer required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (Chest X-ray accepted within 5 years if positive PPD)
• Titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID matching Social Security Card and RN License
• Background check within 1 year of start (SSN Trace, 7-year county residence, Nationwide Search, Sex Offender Search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification required
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for certain nursing roles with minimum passing score of 90%
• Skills Checklist required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation booklet and post-test (100% passing score required before start)
• Signing of confidentiality agreement, LIS Access Form, and contractor forms prior to start
• Completion of UChart Training Modules and other onboarding modules before starting
• Badge pickup at facility security with valid government-issued ID

Notes

• Great opportunity for contract extension or longer assignment if requested
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for laboratory professionals with specialized experience in cancer cases and Level 3 gross specimens, seeking a flexible travel contract in Miami, FL.