Clinical Lab Technician: Precision Diagnostics

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Professional to join our team at UAB St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, AL.

This per diem / as-needed position supports a high-volume clinical lab environment and requires a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, MLS or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, routine and complex testing, instrument troubleshooting, reagent evaluation, and timely reporting of results to support quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Proficient with computers.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Laboratory information systems

Independent and team work

Color vision test

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

MLS degree

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Professional to join our team at UAB St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, AL.

This per diem / as-needed position supports a high-volume clinical lab environment and requires a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, MLS or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, routine and complex testing, instrument troubleshooting, reagent evaluation, and timely reporting of results to support quality patient care.