Medical Technologist - UED Lab – PM (703)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Plus more

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Laboratory professional to perform and verify results for routine and complex procedures in a STAT environment at the university hospital level. You will collaborate with emergency department teams to ensure timely, accurate patient care and participate in instrument evaluation and QC activities.

Two pathways are accepted for qualification, including a NAACLS/ASCP/AMT credential path or a Medical Technology internship pathway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with NAACLS/ASCP/AMT credentialing or internship completed.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT must be obtained within 15 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Instrument evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

12-month internship in Medical Technology program (NAACLS/ASCP/AMT)

Tools

ASCP or AMT certification

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $26.55 - $43.10 / hour

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

Shifts: 3 12-hour shifts

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 laboratory team at the UAB Hospital Emergency Department operates in a true STAT environment where rapid, accurate results support immediate decisions for emergency and critical patients at the state’s first ACS-verified adult Level I Trauma Center. You’ll collaborate closely with emergency providers and care teams to keep quality patient care moving without delay. This role is ideal if you thrive in high-acuity settings and want to see your contributions and expertise make a visible difference in real time.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

There are two pathways for qualification; work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement under either pathway. Qualified with either a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field with the completion of a twelve (12) month internship in a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required OR for students pursuing a Medical Technology degree, a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field with the completion of a twelve (12) month internship in an approved program as previously described required within nine (9) months from date of hire. 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

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.