Certified Medical Lab Technician UED Laboratory Evening (166)

University of Alabama; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a certified Medical Lab Technician. This full-time evening position involves performing laboratory procedures on body tissues and fluids, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must possess an associates degree in a related field and obtain MLT certification within 15 months. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be available, along with benefits including educational assistance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field required.
• Certification as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with ASCP or AMT within 15 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required for patient-directed roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and moderately complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids, and other substances.
• Prepare reagents and conduct quality control.
• Maintain equipment with assistance from supervisory staff.

Job description

Associates degree in a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement. Students in a related associates degree program must obtain the degree within nine (9) months from the date of hire to classification. Applicants must be certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) by either the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within fifteen (15) months of hire date. If the position works directly with patients, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Position Overview

Pay range: $21.80 - $35.45 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

Shifts: full-time evening (8 or 10 hour shifts)

Schedules: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, and qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, among others.

Job Description

Perform regular and moderately complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids, and other substances as specified by the lab supervisor. Prepare reagents, conduct quality control, troubleshoot issues, and maintain equipment with assistance from a Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician Lead, or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field. • Certification as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with ASCP or AMT within 15 months of hire. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required for patient‑directed roles, to be obtained within 30 days of employment if applicable.