Stat Laboratory Technologist — ER Trauma, 3x12s, $10K Sign-On

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

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.