Medical Lab Tech Certified - Central Files Office - Part Time - Evening (901)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance/wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the specimen receiving and central files office team. You will receive, verify, process, and route specimens, ensure labeling accuracy, specimen integrity, and timely delivery.

The role involves data entry, documentation management, and issue resolution in collaboration with lab teams. Requires Associate's degree and MLT certification; BLS may be required. This is a fast-paced role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required; experience cannot substitute.
• Must be certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with ASCP or AMT within 15 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, process, and route specimens to testing areas with accurate labeling and specimen integrity.
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and issue resolution in collaboration with lab teams.

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

MLT certification (ASCP or AMT)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $21.80 - $35.45 / 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 specimen receiving and central files office team, where we serve as the primary intake and distribution hub for clinical laboratory testing. You’ll receive, verify, process, and route specimens to the appropriate testing areas while ensuring accurate labeling, specimen integrity, and timely delivery. You’ll also assist with managing documentation, data entry, and issue resolution in close partnership with laboratory teams to keep testing on track. This role is ideal if you’re organized, detail-oriented, and energized by a fast-paced workflow.

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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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