Laboratory Technician - Urgent Care Clinic Laboratory - Days (102)

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

Job summary

Join a nationally ranked academic medical center as a Laboratory Technician in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role involves critical tasks such as preparing and managing lab specimens, ensuring adherence to quality controls, and providing essential administrative support. With a commitment to education and advancing medical science, this innovative institution offers exceptional opportunities for career growth and development. Enjoy a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience required.
• BLS certification may be required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Specimen Handling

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Science

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Urgent Care Clinic Laboratory - Days (102) (T224443)

Description

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 eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama - America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021 - Level I Trauma Center - NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

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:

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