Evening Medical Laboratory Tech — Precision Testing & Impact

Beacon Health Options; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health Options in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a qualified laboratory professional to perform moderate- and high-complexity testing. You will evaluate specimen integrity, report results, and support diagnosis and patient care within a regulated laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include data review, quality indicators, instrument operation, safety compliance, and ongoing professional development to maintain competency. Evening shift with rotating weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program preferred.
• Must meet federal, state, and organizational qualifications for moderate- and high-complexity testing.
• Current state license or permit where applicable.
• MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent) at hire or within 1 year.
• One year of related clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• General supervisor qualification required before supervising duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests within training and regulatory authorization.
• Evaluates specimen integrity and collects specimens when assigned.
• Reviews test data and quality indicators before reporting results.
• Communicates critical results to physicians or authorized caregivers.
• Identifies and documents corrective actions for problems.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and instrument calibration.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments; maintains records.
• Ensures a clean, safe work environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field

ASCP certification (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Laboratory analyzers (hematology/chemistry)

Job description

Beacon Health Options in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a qualified laboratory professional to perform moderate- and high-complexity testing. You will evaluate specimen integrity, report results, and support diagnosis and patient care within a regulated laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include data review, quality indicators, instrument operation, safety compliance, and ongoing professional development to maintain competency. Evening shift with rotating weekends may apply.