Medical Technologist Lead - Blood Bank Laboratory - Evening (005)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead for the Blood Bank Laboratory during the evening shift. This role involves performing complex laboratory procedures, ensuring quality control, and supervising staff. The position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits, including tuition assistance and paid time off, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience required.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report results on laboratory procedures.
• Evaluate instruments and methods, ensure quality control.
• Supervise sections and coordinate education as needed.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Science

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description - Medical Technologist Lead - Blood Bank Laboratory - Evening (005) (T226938)

We are seeking a Medical Technologist Lead for the Blood Bank Laboratory during the evening shift.

Compensation

Pay Range: $29.25 - $47.55/hour. Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and more. UAB Medicine offers resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research, recognized as the #1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report, and an America’s No. 1 large employer by Forbes (2021). Our facilities include a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and more. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture that promotes career growth and skill diversification.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, check accuracy, and report results on routine and complex laboratory procedures involving body tissues, fluids, and other substances, following laboratory manuals.
• Evaluate new instruments and methods, ensure correct reagent preparation, quality control, troubleshoot issues, and monitor equipment maintenance.
• May perform apheresis, bone marrow procedures, or coordinate education, computer operations, quality control/assurance duties, and supervise sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field and at least one (1) year of related experience. Work experience cannot substitute for education.
• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required.
• Depending on the department or patient interaction, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.