Medical Technologist - STAT Lab at Level I Trauma Center

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures in the ER's STAT environment, supporting immediate patient care decisions.

You will assist with instrument evaluation, quality control, and education sessions; certification timelines (ASCP/AMT) apply, and PSLF eligibility is noted. Eligible for robust benefits and sign-on options for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with a 12-month NAACLS/ASCP/AMT internship required or equivalent.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT must be obtained within 15 months from date of hire.
• BLS certification may be required within 30 days from date of hire depending on patient care performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances.
• Assist supervisor with evaluating new instruments, methods and quality control information.
• Assist team lead with apheresis procedures, bone marrows, coordinating educational sessions and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Lab procedures

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory

Tools

NAACLS internship

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures in the ER's STAT environment, supporting immediate patient care decisions.

You will assist with instrument evaluation, quality control, and education sessions; certification timelines (ASCP/AMT) apply, and PSLF eligibility is noted. Eligible for robust benefits and sign-on options for full-time roles.