Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Gadsden, Alabama
The Medical Lab Technician performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests on various specimens to support patient diagnosis and care. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Medical Lab Technician Position Type: Full time 6am-4:30pm, rotating weekends
The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) 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.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in a relevant laboratory science or have completed an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course. A valid MLT certification from an agency such as ASCP, AMT, or AAB is required.
Market context
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.