Clinical Laboratory Technician - Physician's Office Lab

Labcorp • Birmingham, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician to join the Physician's Office Lab team at Birmingham OB-GYN in Birmingham, Alabama. The technician performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, assesses specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots instruments, and reports accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care. The role also includes quality control, preventative maintenance, supply replenishment, specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may also meet the education requirement.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• At least 6 months of phlebotomy experience.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or AMT certification.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions related to testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as needed.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree