MLT - Medical Lab Technician Lead - TKC Outpatient Lab - AM (078)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine's Kirklin Clinic laboratory in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to support high-volume outpatient care. You will perform routine and moderately complex laboratory procedures across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing, and provide dependable phlebotomy services to oncology and other clinics.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely results, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with a weekday schedule, no

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field is required.
• Currently certified as MLT with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.
• ASATT certification preferred; BLS may be required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and moderately complex lab procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances as specified by lab supervisor.
• Assure correct reagent preparation, quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance within a section.
• Assist in the coordination of education, quality assurance or supervisory function within a section.

Skills

Hematology testing

Chemistry testing

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Certification as MLT/Technician/Technologist (ASCP/AMT)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $22.90 - $37.25 / hour

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

Join our laboratory team at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, where you’ll support high-volume outpatient care in one of the nation’s busiest outpatient centers. You’ll contribute to both clinical laboratory testing, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing, and high-volume outpatient phlebotomy services, supporting hematology/oncology and many other specialty clinics. Team members work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment that focuses on collaboration to ensure accurate, timely results and a quality patient experience. Offering a weekday schedule with no weekends or major holidays, this role is an excellent option if you want strong work-life balance while making a meaningful impact.

Job Description

To perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and moderately complex lab procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances as specified by lab supervisor. To assure correct reagent preparation, quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance within a section. To assist in the coordination of education, quality assurance or supervisory function within a section.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required. Currently certified as a Technician or Technologist from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) preferred. Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

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.

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.