Medical Lab Technician - Precision Diagnostics & QC

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens, supporting accurate patient diagnosis and care.

The role requires performing moderate and high-complexity tests, maintaining equipment, adhering to quality control, and ensuring safety in a compliant laboratory environment. Collaborative work with healthcare professionals is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required
• Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and MOS Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed
• Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing PPE and following safety regulations
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Quality control knowledge

Lab equipment operation

Communication & teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Laboratory Science

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens, supporting accurate patient diagnosis and care.

The role requires performing moderate and high-complexity tests, maintaining equipment, adhering to quality control, and ensuring safety in a compliant laboratory environment. Collaborative work with healthcare professionals is essential.