Medical Technologist - Core Laboratory - PM (006)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a generalist medical laboratory scientist to support chemistry, hematology, and coagulation testing during evening and night shifts. You will perform routine and special tests, review results, and help maintain quality in a high-acuity hospital setting, contributing to timely patient care across inpatient, emergency, and critical care services.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with NAACLS/ASCP internship;

Qualifications

• Two pathways: Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory with a 12-month NAACLS/ASCP internship.
• MT with Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory or related field and 12-month internship.
• ASCP or AMT certification must be obtained within 15 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Assist supervisor and/or team lead with evaluating new instruments and quality control information, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist team lead with apheresis procedures, bone marrows, coordinating educational sessions and quality control activities.

Skills

Autonomy

Strong teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with NAACLS/ASCP internship

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $26.55 - $43.10 / hour

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 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 core laboratory team provides evening and night shift coverage, and they play a vital role in delivering accurate, timely results for inpatient, emergency, and critical care services around the clock. In this expanded generalist role, you’ll support both chemistry, hematology, and coagulation testing, including general and special chemistry, hematology analysis, urinalysis, routine coagulation studies, peripheral smear review and cell identification, body fluid and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytospins, and urine sediment analysis. If you like autonomy, strong teamwork, and the challenge of keeping high-quality lab operations moving during non-day-shift hours, you’ll thrive in this position that offers meaningful responsibility, broad technical growth, and the gratification of supporting quality patient care.

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

There are two pathways for qualification; work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement under either pathway. Qualified with either a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field with the completion of a twelve (12) month internship in a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required OR for students pursuing a Medical Technology degree, a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field with the completion of a twelve (12) month internship in an approved program as previously described required within nine (9) months from date of hire. 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-winnig 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.