Medical Technologist - Blood Bank Laboratory - PM (026)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 38 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave (eligible)

PSLF Program eligibility

Resumo da oferta

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL operates a blood bank lab, providing critical transfusion services in a high-acuity environment. You’ll help process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have strong judgment, attention to detail, and calm execution amid rapid decision-making in an academic medical center setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field and one year of related experience required.
• ASCP or AMT certification 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Judgment under pressure

Calm execution

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

ASCP or AMT certification within 15 months

BLS certification (AHA) within 30 days

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Highlights

Our blood bank lab provides critical transfusion services in a high‑acuity patient care environment. You’ll help process and issue blood products for trauma, surgery, transplant, oncology, and other complex cases while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards. In this academic medical center environment, ideal candidates have strong judgment, attention to detail, and calm execution amidst rapid decision- making.

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.

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 1.2 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 3,100 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 first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only 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.