Medical Technologist Microbiology

Community Health Systems; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Enterprise, AL is seeking a Medical Technologist I in Microbiology for a full-time daytime role. Shift is 8:30a-5p with rotating weekends; weekend coverage includes bench training.

You will perform routine and specialized tests, ensure quality results, and maintain instruments. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology and relevant certification, with potential teaching duties and phlebotomy support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB Medical Technologist certification requirements.
• 0-2 years acute care laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity tests with accuracy and timeliness.
• Adheres to quality control procedures and documents findings.
• Conducts instrument checks and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots instrument issues and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Maintains compliance with safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Quality control

Instrument troubleshooting

LIS systems

Phlebotomy duties

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Medical Technologist - Microbiology
Position Type: Full Time 8:30a-5p with rotating weekends. This position will require microbiology bench training as the primary microbiologist for the weekend shift

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance. This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
• Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
• Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.
• Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.
• Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required or
• Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required
• 0-2 years of acute care experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and safety regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with laboratory instruments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet testing deadlines.
• Proficient in using laboratory information systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare staff.
• Knowledge of population-specific competencies for all relevant patient demographics.

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP - Medical Technologist required or
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT) required or
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) required

Job Info

• Job Identification 162884
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 07:26 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL, 36330, US