Medical Lab Tech, Nights, Blood Bank Job at Community Health Systems, Birmingham, AL

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  • Community Health Systems
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

**Medical Lab Tech, Bloodbank** **Full-time, Nights: Mon-Thurs, 9:30 pm - 7 am** As a Medical Lab Tech (MLT) at **Grandview Medical Center** , you'll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which may include **health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with matching, and student loan repayment for eligible roles.** **This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.** **Job Summary** The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information. **Essential Functions** + Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation. + Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly. + Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed. + Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions. + Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required. + Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations. + Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks. + Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or + Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required + 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards. + Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. + Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results. + Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals. + Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols. + Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance. **Licenses and Certifications** + MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required **Grandview Medical Center** is a 434-bed tertiary care hospital located on Highway 280 in Birmingham, serving patients in the city and surrounding communities. Offering a wide range of specialties-from heart care and labor and delivery to robotic-assisted surgery-the hospital is home to advanced services including a Level III trauma center, certified Chest Pain Center, recognized stroke center, cardiac cath lab, and specialized intensive care units. With a dedicated team of physicians and staff representing all major specialties, Grandview is committed to being a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community. **INDLABPHARM** Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Night shift,

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