Medical Technologist - Blood Bank Laboratory - PM (026)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,366 - 62,336; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A leading health system in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform complex laboratory procedures and support quality control. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and at least one year of experience. The role includes assisting with reagent preparation and apheresis procedures. Competitive pay ranges from $27.85 to $45.25 an hour, along with potential sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required; education cannot be substituted.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT within 15 months of hire.
• BLS certification may be required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures on body tissues and fluids.
• Assist in evaluating new laboratory instruments and methods.
• Coordinate educational sessions and quality control activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory procedures

Computer operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

Job description

Overview

Position Overview

Pay range: $27.85 - $45.25 / hour
Sign-on bonus: $15,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)
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 Description

To perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances when received. To assist supervisor and/or team lead with evaluating new instruments and/or methods, reagent preparation, quality control information, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. To assist team lead with apheresis procedures, bone marrows, coordinating educational sessions, computer operations, and/or quality control/improvement activities within a section as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances when received.
• Assist supervisor and/or team lead with evaluating new instruments and/or methods, reagent preparation, quality control information, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist team lead with apheresis procedures, bone marrow procedures, coordinating educational sessions, computer operations, and quality control/improvement activities within a section as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT must be obtained within fifteen (15) months from date of hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required within thirty (30) days from date of hire depending on the type of patient related care performed.

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 1.1 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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 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 only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and 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.