Medical Laboratory Scientist - Highlands Lab - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and high-complexity tests on diverse specimens under supervision. You will uphold strict QC, maintain records, and support patient care across the lab.

The role includes teaching new staff and students, and ensuring regulatory records and data are accurately kept. 1–2 years of lab experience is preferred, with MT/ASCP-eligible credentials desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences.
• Eligible for registration as MT/ASCP or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests.
• Adheres to strict quality control to ensure accurate test results.
• Maintains records and statistical data per regulations.
• Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in all laboratory areas to support patient care.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Record keeping

Teaching/mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or biological/chemical sciences

Job description

Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department’s policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements. Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures. Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care.

Qualifications

Education required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences

License, certification and/or registration: Eligible for registration as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), MT(AMT), HEW, or CLS (NCA) preferred

Experience: 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred

About Us

Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state.

In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine, Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands Health & Rehab and Cumberland Health & Rehab, two rehabilitation and long-term care nursing homes. With over 720 employees, HMC is one of the largest employers in Jackson County.