Medical Technologist Lead - Highlands Laboratory Blood Bank - AM (163)

Compensation

Pay Range : $29.25 - $47.55 / hour

Benefits available for eligible positions include : 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Job Description

To perform, interpret, check accuracy and report results on routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids, and other substances according to laboratory procedure manuals. To evaluate new instruments and / or methods, assuring correct reagent preparation and quality control information, leading troubleshooting efforts and monitoring the performance of equipment maintenance. May perform apheresis and / or bone marrows or coordinate the education, computer operations, quality control / quality assurance duties, and assume the supervisory function within a section as requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently credentialed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR currently certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required. 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.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Laboratory Services

Organization

Labs-HLND

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day / 1st Shift

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