Laboratory Technician - Surgical Pathology - PM (027)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for PSLF Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage lab specimens, ensuring proper handling and adherence to quality controls. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and may require Basic Life Support certification.

This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including educational assistance, generous paid time off, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required based on department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Provide administrative support to laboratory staff and operations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 Description

• Perform all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• 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.