LAB TECHNICIAN FT

Cullman Regional; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional in Alabama seeks a laboratory professional to perform and review routine and complex tests, ensuring quality and safety. You will maintain instruments, process specimens, and prepare reports for healthcare providers, with a focus on accurate documentation and timely communication of critical results.

The role includes assisting with clerical tasks, phlebotomy and specimen processing, and supporting student clinical training.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure.
• Effective communication with healthcare teams.
• Strong commitment to quality control and patient safety.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to policies and standards.
• Maintain, calibrate and perform quality control on instruments.
• Prepare test reports and notify clinicians of atypical/critical values.
• Assist with clerical tasks, phlebotomy, specimen processing and pathology assistant duties.
• Collect/Process urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests.
• Support team, foster patient/guest experiences and safety.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree in clinical laboratory sciences

National certification

Job description

Job Summary:Perform and review various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to departmental policies and professional standards to include maintenance, calibration and quality control in a cost-effective manner.Prepare test reports and notify appropriate healthcare professional of atypical/critical values with documentation.Assist with clerk, phlebotomy, specimen processing and pathology assistant functions as needed.Assume responsibility for complex problem-solving, exceptions handling, and student clinical training.Collect/Process chain of custody urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests.Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.Education:Associate's degree in clinical laboratory sciences or equivalent with completion of clinical requirements. National certification required.Experience:Six months of clinical laboratory experience preferred.Chemistry experience strongly preferred.Microbiology experience strongly preferred.Experience reviewing quality control (QC) data and interpreting Levy-Jennings charts strongly preferred.Additional Skills/Abilities:Must have the ability to prioritize, multitask, remain calm under stress, and communicate effectively. Basic computer skills required.