Medical Technologist - Hematology Laboratory - Part Time - AM (901)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,575 - 59,374; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory procedures. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field, along with a twelve-month internship. Certification from ASCP or AMT is required within 15 months from hire. A supportive environment with educational assistance and other generous benefits is offered. This role is critical in ensuring quality control, equipment maintenance, and patient care support within the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field required.
• Completion of a twelve-month internship in an approved Medical Technology program necessary.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT needed within fifteen months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Educational session coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

Completed a twelve-month internship in an approved Medical Technology program

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $26.55 - $43.10 / hour

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.

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.