Medical Technologist Lead - Core Laboratory - PM (173)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

robust educational assistance programs

generous paid time off

employee assistance and wellness 프로그램

paid parental leave

PSLF Program qualification

plus more

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, delivering accurate results for inpatient, emergency, and critical care services.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative team, offers broad technical growth and meaningful responsibility, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with MLS/MT certification and BLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and one year of related experience required.
• MLS certification by ASCP OR MT certification by AMT required.
• BLS may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Credentialing may vary by unit/dept; related specialties may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, check accuracy and report results on routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Evaluate new instruments/methods, ensure proper reagent prep and quality control.
• Lead troubleshooting and monitor equipment maintenance; may perform apheresis and/or bone marrows as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

ASCP MLS certification

AMT MT certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $27.85 - $45.25 / 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 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 Description

To perform, interpret, check accuracy and report results on routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids, and other substances according to laboratory procedure manuals. To evaluate new instruments and/or methods, assuring correct reagent preparation and quality control information, leading troubleshooting efforts and monitoring the performance of equipment maintenance. May perform apheresis and/or bone marrows or coordinate the education, computer operations, quality control/quality assurance duties, and assume the supervisory function within a section as requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently credentialed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR currently certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required. Additional credentials may be recognized for the Blood Bank, Molecular and Microbiology departments. Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

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-winning 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.