Medical Technologist - UMC Lab - 528047

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $53,500 - Midpoint : $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department / Organization : 208421 - UMC Lab

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm; some evenings & weekends as needed

Job Summary : The Medical Technologist maintains and operates sophisticated medical lab equipment. Performs clinical laboratory tests and evaluates the results of those tests.

Additional Department Summary : Provides support for lab operations and fulfill requests received from various University Medical Center (UMC) clinics. Performs clinical laboratory tests in a timely manner. Collaborates with physicians to collect, process, analyze, and interpret lab results. Updates records and inventory as directed. Follows all established quality control and quality assurance protocols for all medical lab services.

Serves as integral part of an efficient and effective medical lab team, and promotes a strong culture of integrity and responsibility. Assists in training of new staff, medical trainees, and other learners rotating through lab. Maintains strictest confidentiality. Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines / regulations.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in medical technology and two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory; OR master's degree in medical technology and some experience in a clinical laboratory.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge : Experience with hematology procedures, microbiology procedures, chemistry, urinalysis, serology. Knowledge of regulatory and licensure requirements. Familiarity with a large ambulatory clinic with multiple providers operating as a multi-specialty group practice in a teaching environment.

Ability to present information clearly and professionally throughout the patient care process. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Knowledge / experience with electronic health record systems and laboratory information systems. Proficiency in the use of standard computer application software.

Skills in organizing work to achieve department goals and objectives. Skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships with staff, providers, patients, and regulators. Excellent organizational and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to cope with stressful conditions. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making. Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.