Medical Technologist – Chemistry & Diagnostics (Sign-On Bonus)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to join the core chemistry team. You will perform, verify, and report results for routine and complex tests that support diagnosis and treatment decisions in a high-volume setting.

You will work with advanced instrumentation, collaborate with pathologists and clinicians, and gain exposure to specialized assays while building expertise in a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with a 12-month internship (NAACLS/ASCP or AMT) required.
• For students pursuing a Medical Technology degree, a 12-month internship in an approved program is required within 9 months from hire date.
• ASCP or AMT certification must be obtained within 13 months from date of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association may be required within 30 days from date of hire depending on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances.
• 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 marrows, coordinating educational sessions, computer operations, and quality control/improvement activities within a section as needed.

Skills

ASCP/AMT certification

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with 12-month internship (NAACLS/ASCP/AMT)

Student pursuing Medical Technology degree with 12-month internship in approved program

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to join the core chemistry team. You will perform, verify, and report results for routine and complex tests that support diagnosis and treatment decisions in a high-volume setting.

You will work with advanced instrumentation, collaborate with pathologists and clinicians, and gain exposure to specialized assays while building expertise in a leading academic medical center.