Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Gadsden, Alabama
Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids to support patient diagnosis. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure strict adherence to quality control and safety protocols.
Medical Lab Technician Position Type: PRN
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.
Requires an Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent military training and MLT certification. Candidates should have 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience.
Market context
PRN Medical Lab Tech roles in Alabama are often tied to hospitals and acute care settings that need flexible coverage for variable shifts and weekends. Competition can be strong because employers usually want an associate degree or equivalent military training, MLT certification, and some acute care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight lab procedures, specimen handling, and schedule flexibility.
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