Medical Technologist - UED Lab - PM (705)

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

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)

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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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.