Medical Lab Technician

Pride Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 44,772 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a 3-month contract with potential for hire. The role involves routine and complex lab procedures, technical decision-making, and quality assurance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field and ASCP or AMT certification, with 2-4 years of lab testing experience, particularly with Blood Bank. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 401(k) plan, and various employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience required.
• State Medical Technologist license may be needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Determine acceptability of specimens for testing.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with computers

Familiarity with laboratory information systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

ASCP or AMT certification

Job description

Shift: 1st shift 5 am to 1:30 PM (40hrs)

Contract: 3 months + Contract to hire

Pay Range: $32.5/hr-$35/hr on W2

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist. Work environment/department will be listed in requirement.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements. Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required with the Blood Bank
• State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirement if its needed).
• ASCP or AMT certification is required
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus. High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills. Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.