Lab Technician - Autopsy Pathology Lab - Flexi/PRN (801)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Résumé du poste

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Autopsy Support role to assist pathologists with specimen handling, documentation, and postmortem processes. The position blends technical pathology work with compassionate service in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities include preparing and cataloging specimens, coordinating with care teams and families, and ensuring accurate, timely operations within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems for documentation and record-keeping.
• Provide general administrative support to laboratory staff (filing, responding to client calls, mail).

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Discretion

Administrative support

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Overview

Pay range: $18.00 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The autopsy and decedent affairs team provides support for essential functions in pathology, clinical education, and family services. You’ll assist pathologists with autopsy procedures, specimen collection, documentation, and postmortem examinations that contribute to quality improvement and medical education. You’ll also help coordinate decedent affairs by working with care teams, funeral homes, and families to ensure respectful, accurate, and timely processes. This role is a unique opportunity to blend technical pathology work with service, ideal for professionals who bring discretion, compassion, and attention to detail in sensitive situations.

Job Description

To perform all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls. To utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide general administrative support to the laboratory staff in support of laboratory operations, such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.