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Medical Lab Technician

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Mountain Brook, Alabama

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

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 Shift: Evening shift 7/7 2PM-1:00AM

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Future Security: 401(k) with matching Educational Tuition Assistance Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication. Paid Time Off 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 State license if required INDLABPHARM

Requirements

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.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Phlebotomy
  • Infection Control
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Specimen Processing
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
  • Chain-of-Custody Documentation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Mountain Brook, Alabama
Posted
May 8, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Medical lab technician roles in Alabama are typically tied to hospitals, outpatient labs, and other acute care settings that need reliable testing support. Competition often centers on candidates who already hold MLT certification, have an associate degree or equivalent military training, and can show early acute care lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to any hands-on lab work you have.

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