Medical Lab Technician - Precision Diagnostics & QC

Community Health Systems, Inc.; 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

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

• 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 appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (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.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required
• State license where applicable required