Lab Technician I - IMMEDIATE HIRE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician I (Immediate Hiring)

Job Description

The primary role of a Lab Technician I is to perform routine medical laboratory tests, essential for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. This position typically operates under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Collect, gather, and record test data to issue reports that include charts, graphs, and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivate, isolate, and identify microorganisms for analysis.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Basic ability to analyze data and document accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Experience as a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory - core lab as a generalist.
• Experience with Epic Beaker, ASCP, AMT, GMP, CLIA, blood bank, microbiology.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based at a Emergency Department. The work schedule is primarily 2nd shift from 1pm to 9pm, Monday through Friday, with a possibility of one weekend per month or as needed. The lab processes approximately 500 samples per day, including hem, coag, urinalysis, core, and molecular tests. You will work alongside another technician.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saraland, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saraland,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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