Certified Medical Lab Tech - Specimen Processing & QC

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance/wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the specimen receiving and central files office team. You will receive, verify, process, and route specimens, ensure labeling accuracy, specimen integrity, and timely delivery.

The role involves data entry, documentation management, and issue resolution in collaboration with lab teams. Requires Associate's degree and MLT certification; BLS may be required. This is a fast-paced role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required; experience cannot substitute.
• Must be certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with ASCP or AMT within 15 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, process, and route specimens to testing areas with accurate labeling and specimen integrity.
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and issue resolution in collaboration with lab teams.

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

MLT certification (ASCP or AMT)

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the specimen receiving and central files office team. You will receive, verify, process, and route specimens, ensure labeling accuracy, specimen integrity, and timely delivery.

The role involves data entry, documentation management, and issue resolution in collaboration with lab teams. Requires Associate's degree and MLT certification; BLS may be required. This is a fast-paced role with growth opportunities.