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Laboratory Technician - Cytology Laboratory - AM (012)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Five Points South (AL)

On-site

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

Join a nationally ranked academic medical center as a Laboratory Technician in the Cytology Laboratory at UAB Medicine. This role focuses on the preparation and management of lab specimens, ensuring adherence to strict quality controls. With a commitment to education and career development, the position offers competitive benefits including tuition assistance and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Biological Science or a related field for this vibrant healthcare team.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance
wellness initiatives
generous paid time off
paid parental leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Biological Science or a health-related field required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
  • Relevant education and experience combination acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties related to lab specimens preparation, distribution and storage.
  • Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
  • Utilize lab information systems and provide administrative support.

Skills

Attention to Detail
Organization
Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Science or health-related field
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Cytology Laboratory - AM (012) (T227818)

Compensation: Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour. Benefits available 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 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in Alabama and a top employer by Forbes. We are a Level I Trauma Center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, with a Comprehensive Transplant Institute and Stroke Center. Our success is driven by our supportive and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for career growth and skill diversification.

Job Description: To perform duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To adhere to 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.

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