Blood Bank Medical Technologist — Critical Transfusion Lab

UAB Medicine

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave (eligible)

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL operates a blood bank lab, providing critical transfusion services in a high-acuity environment. You’ll help process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have strong judgment, attention to detail, and calm execution amid rapid decision-making in an academic medical center setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field and one year of related experience required.
ASCP or AMT certification must be obtained within fifteen (15) months from date of hire.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required within thirty (30) days from date of hire depending on the type of patient related care performed.

Responsibilities

To perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances when received.
To assist supervisor and/or team lead with evaluating new instruments and/or methods, reagent preparation, quality control information, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
To assist team lead with apheresis procedures, bone marrows, coordinating educational sessions, computer operations, and/or quality control/improvement activities within a section as needed.