Laboratory Testing Technician - UH Laboratory - University Hospital

Job description

Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
• Performs moderate complexity testing in accordance with CLIA, CAP, laboratory policies, and departmental procedures.
• Receives, processes, analyzes, and reports patient specimens in assigned laboratory sections, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.
• Participates in structured training programs and competency assessments designed to develop proficiency across multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Performs quality control procedures, evaluates results, and reports out-of-range findings to qualified laboratory personnel.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and operational checks according to established procedures.
• Assists with blood bank testing activities as permitted by regulatory requirements and demonstrated competency.
• Performs microbiology specimen processing, culture setup, staining procedures, and preliminary testing as authorized.
• Reviews and verifies patient and quality control data for completeness and accuracy prior to reporting.
• Communicates critical values, specimen issues, and recollection requirements in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Maintains documentation required for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards.
• Monitors reagent and supply inventory and assists with ordering and stocking laboratory materials.
• Participates in continuing education activities and professional development toward certification eligibility.
• Supports laboratory quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
• Maintains compliance with all laboratory safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biomedical or biological science from an accredited institution Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Willingness to learn new skills and continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities. HighWillingness to learn new skills and continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities. High
• Microsoft Office technology; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint HighMicrosoft Office technology; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint High
• Communication skills, written and verbal MediumCommunication skills, written and verbal Medium

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.