Medical Technologist - UED Lab – PM (703)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

UAB Medicine’s laboratory team in the Emergency Department operates in a STAT environment, delivering rapid, accurate results to support critical patient care at Alabama’s premier level I trauma center. The role includes reporting complex procedures and collaborating with care teams to ensure timely decisions.

Day-to-day duties include performing routine and complex lab analyses, assisting with instrument maintenance and quality control, and supporting educational activities and specialized

Formación

• Must have a Bachelor’s, or equivalent, with NAACLS-accredited internship.
• ASCP/AMT certification required within 15 months of hire.
• BLS training may be required within 30 days depending on patient care tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and report results of routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances.
• Assist supervisor and team lead with instrument evaluation, quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with apheresis procedures, bone marrows, and coordinate educational sessions as needed.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field with 12-month NAACLS-approved Medical Technology internship

ASCP or AMT certification within 15 months from date of hire

BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire (depending on patient care performed)

Descripción del empleo

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.