Laboratory Testing Technician - UH Laboratory - University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System is seeking a Laboratory professional to set up microbiology specimens, perform quality control tests, and process specimens for testing, with responsibility for communicating critical results to care teams and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

The role involves moderate complexity testing, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and collaboration with laboratory staff to support quality outcomes and ICARE initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biomedical or biological science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies in the laboratory.
• Sets up microbiology specimens for Medical Technologist staff.
• Performs quality control testing for lab analyzers and provides data for interpretation to appropriate lab personnel.
• Processes specimens for testing and for send out to confirmation laboratories.
• Calls patient care staff with critical lab values or for needs for specimen recollection and documents as requested in the record.
• Performs and results moderate complexity testing.
• Performs maintenance and technical upkeep on analyzer equipment as needed and trained.
• Conducts inventory review of reagents and other supplies and orders replacements as needed.
• Supports Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Technologists as requested.
• Other duties as assigned/required.
• Participates on committees as assigned.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE process as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biomedical or biological science

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies in the laboratory.
• Sets up microbiology specimens for Medical Technologist staff.
• Performs quality control testing for lab analyzers and provides data for interpretation to appropriate lab personnel.
• Processes specimens for testing and for send out to confirmation laboratories.
• Calls patient care staff with critical lab values or for needs for specimen recollection and documents as requested in the record.
• Performs and results moderate complexity testing.
• Performs maintenance and technical upkeep on analyzer equipment as needed and trained.
• Conducts inventory review of reagents and other supplies and orders replacements as needed.
• Supports Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Technologists as requested.
• Other duties as assigned/required.
• Participates on committees as assigned.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE process as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biomedical or biological science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.