Certified Medical Lab Tech — Core Lab & Specimen Receiving

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our specimen receiving and central files office. You will receive, verify, and route specimens, ensuring proper labeling and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree, MLT certification (ASCP or AMT), and potential BLS certification. Join Alabama's largest health system dedicated to patient care, research, and education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; degree must be completed within nine months if enrolled.
• MLT certification with ASCP or AMT within fifteen months of hire.
• BLS from AHA may be required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, process, and route specimens to testing areas.
• Ensure accurate labeling and specimen integrity for timely delivery.
• Assist with documentation and data entry in collaboration with lab teams.
• Support issue resolution to keep testing on track.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Fast-paced

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

MLT certification (ASCP or AMT)

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our specimen receiving and central files office. You will receive, verify, and route specimens, ensuring proper labeling and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree, MLT certification (ASCP or AMT), and potential BLS certification. Join Alabama's largest health system dedicated to patient care, research, and education.