Laboratory Technician – Core Lab – Evening (096

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF program

Descripción de la vacante

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a detail-oriented team member to join our specimen receiving and central files office. You will receive, verify, process, and route specimens to the correct testing areas, ensuring labeling accuracy, specimen integrity, and timely delivery.

You will also assist with documentation, data entry, and issue resolution in collaboration with laboratory teams to keep testing on track.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Depending on the unit/department or direct patient interaction, BLS certification may be required or to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, verify, process, and route specimens to the appropriate testing areas while ensuring accurate labeling and specimen integrity.
• Assist with managing documentation, data entry, and issue resolution in collaboration with laboratory teams to keep testing on track.

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $22.75 / 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

Join our specimen receiving and central files office team, where we serve as the primary intake and distribution hub for clinical laboratory testing. You'll receive, verify, process, and route specimens to the appropriate testing areas while ensuring accurate labeling, specimen integrity, and timely delivery. You'll also assist with managing documentation, data entry, and issue resolution in close partnership with laboratory teams to keep testing on track. This role is ideal if you're organized, detail-oriented, and energized by a fast-paced workflow.

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. Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

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.