Medical Technologist - Hospital Labs - PRN (801)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,971; Part time

Job summary

A leading health system in Alabama is seeking a Medical Technologist for hospital labs. Responsibilities include performing laboratory tests, maintaining quality control, and supporting apheresis procedures. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field, complete a requisite internship, and obtain relevant certifications. A competitive hourly rate of $37.00 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field required.
• Completion of a twelve-month internship in a Medical Technology program approved by NAACLS.
• ASCP or AMT certification must be obtained within fifteen months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine and complex laboratory testing.
• Assist in evaluating new instruments and methods.
• Maintain quality control information.
• Support apheresis procedures and educational sessions.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Apheresis procedures

Medical technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT)

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Medical Technologist - Hospital Labs - PRN (801)

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.

Position Overview

Pay range: $37.00 / hour

• Responsibilities:
• Perform and interpret routine and complex laboratory testing on tissues, fluids, and other specimens.
• Assist in evaluating new instruments and methods, including reagent preparation.
• Maintain quality control information, troubleshoot issues, and perform equipment maintenance.
• Support team lead with apheresis procedures, bone marrow sampling, educational sessions, computer operations, and quality control/improvement activities.

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and completion of a twelve (12) month internship in a Medical Technology program approved by NAACLS with ASCP or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) with AMT.
• Students pursuing a Medical Technology degree must obtain the degree within nine (9) months from date of hire.
• Work experience does NOT substitute for the 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:

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We serve more than 1.1 million patients each year across Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries worldwide. Our network includes 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, 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 an internationally renowned academic medical center to award‑winning community hospitals and primary and specialty care clinics throughout the state. We offer comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the diverse needs of our staff.