Blood Bank Medical Lab Tech - Acute Care Impact

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our blood bank lab, providing critical transfusion services in a high-acuity setting. You will process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases with strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree, MLT certification within 15 months, and potential BLS certification. Join Alabama’s largest health system and contribute to life-saving patient care in an

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field required.
• MLT certification by ASCP or AMT within 15 months of hire.
• BLS certification may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report results of routine and moderately complex lab procedures.
• Prepare reagents, quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance with assistance from senior staff.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in the blood bank environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Strong judgment

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our blood bank lab, providing critical transfusion services in a high-acuity setting. You will process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases with strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree, MLT certification within 15 months, and potential BLS certification. Join Alabama’s largest health system and contribute to life-saving patient care in an