Laboratory Technician - Central Files Laboratory - AM (096)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UAB Medicine as a Laboratory Technician, where you'll handle lab specimens and support testing processes. This role requires an Associate's degree in Biological Science or a related field, with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide administrative support.

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Science

health-related field

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Central Files Laboratory - AM (096) (T226946)

Compensation: Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75/hour. Benefits for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine provides resources to support employees both personally and professionally. Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and more than 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research. Recognitions include: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama; America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes in 2021; Level I Trauma Center; NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; and more. Our success stems from a supportive and inclusive culture. UAB Medicine offers unique opportunities for career advancement.

Job Description: To perform duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To follow departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls. To utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide administrative support such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Qualifications: Associate's degree in Biological Science or a health-related field required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Depending on the department or if working directly with patients, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.