Laboratory Technician - Outpatient Lab TKC - AM (079)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance & wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is hiring for a laboratory support role at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital in Birmingham. You will perform preparation, distribution, cataloging and storage of lab specimens for testing and support the lab operations to ensure accurate results and timely patient care.

The role focuses on hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and point-of-care testing with a weekday schedule and no weekends or major holidays, offering strong work-life balance in a high-volume outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide general administrative support (filing, records, client calls, mail).

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

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 laboratory team at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, where you’ll support high-volume outpatient care in one of the nation’s busiest outpatient centers. You’ll contribute to both clinical laboratory testing, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing, and high-volume outpatient phlebotomy services, supporting hematology/oncology and many other specialty clinics. Team members work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment that focuses on collaboration to ensure accurate, timely results and a quality patient experience. Offering a weekday schedule with no weekends or major holidays, this role is an excellent option if you want strong work-life balance while making a meaningful impact.

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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.