Diagnostic Lab Technician — Acute Care & High-Complexity Tests

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, supporting accurate patient diagnosis and care. The role requires handling moderate to high-complexity tests, strict QC, and regulatory compliance.

You will maintain and troubleshoot instruments, ensure safety with PPE, document results, and collaborate with clinicians to provide timely diagnostic information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures and QC standards.
• Proficient in equipment operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze QC data and patient results.
• Effective communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high-complexity tests with accurate results and documentation.
• Follows QC protocols, analyzes data, resolves out-of-range results.
• Operates and maintains instruments; performs preventative maintenance.
• Uses laboratory computer systems for data entry and reporting.
• Collects and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as needed.
• Maintains safety with PPE and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with phlebotomy and team tasks; maintains records.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Data documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Laboratory Computer Systems

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, supporting accurate patient diagnosis and care. The role requires handling moderate to high-complexity tests, strict QC, and regulatory compliance.

You will maintain and troubleshoot instruments, ensure safety with PPE, document results, and collaborate with clinicians to provide timely diagnostic information.