Medical Lab Tech - Special Procedures Lab - Anesthesia Techs - PM (707)

Position Overview

Pay range: $21.80 - $35.45 / hour

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

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

The anesthesia laboratory supports surgical teams across multiple integrated service areas by providing STAT testing to directly support high-acuity surgeries, including transplant and cardiac procedures. You’ll perform cell salvage, autologous blood transfusions, and manage critical surgical support equipment. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll work in both laboratory and operating room environments, an ideal role and great fit for someone looking for unique, hands-on perioperative laboratory experience.

Job Description

To perform, check accuracy and report results of moderately complex laboratory procedures on body fluids. To assemble, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance and quality control checks on anesthesia laboratory equipment. To assist during procedures and operate and monitor equipment as needed.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Students in a related associate's degree program must obtain degree within ninety (90) days from date of hire to classification. Must be certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within thirteen (13) months of hire date.

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.