Medical Lab Tech Certified - Blood Bank Laboratory - Evenings - PRN/Flexi

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our blood bank lab, providing critical transfusion services in a high-acuity setting. You will process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases with strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree, MLT certification within 15 months, and potential BLS certification. Join Alabama’s largest health system and contribute to life-saving patient care in an

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field required.
• MLT certification by ASCP or AMT within 15 months of hire.
• BLS certification may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report results of routine and moderately complex lab procedures.
• Prepare reagents, quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance with assistance from senior staff.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in the blood bank environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Strong judgment

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Job description

Position Overview

Pay rate: $33.53 / hour

Job Highlights

Our blood bank lab provides critical transfusion services in a high‑acuity patient care environment. You’ll help process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards. In this academic medical center environment, ideal candidates have strong judgment, attention to detail, and calm execution amidst rapid decision‑making.

Job Description

To perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and moderately complex lab procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances as specified by lab supervisor. To perform reagent preparation, quality control, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance with assistance from a Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician Lead or Supervisor.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Students in a related associate’s degree program must obtain degree within nine (9) months from date of hire to classification. Must be certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within fifteen (15) months of hire date. 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.