Lab Lead Technologist – 2nd shift (80hours/pp) (MLS)

bronsonhg; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Lab Lead Technologist (MLS) for the 2nd shift to oversee routine and complex laboratory work. You will supervise staff, coordinate testing, and ensure quality control while maintaining compliance with standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, ASCP MLS/MLT certification, ongoing certification maintenance, and at least two years of full-time clinical laboratory experience. On-site position with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Completed ASCP certification as MLT or MLS; categorical ASCP or specialist certifications acceptable.
• Must maintain ongoing certification maintenance if certified after specified dates.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competencies for populations served in clinical or non-clinical settings.
• Perform manual and automated lab procedures with training and competency evaluation.
• Be proficient in computer programs for instrumentation, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Understand and participate in all aspects of clinical lab testing (pre-, post-, analytical).
• Provide technical and clinical decision support to staff and clinicians.
• Develop procedures for laboratory tests and participate in the Laboratory Quality System Plan.
• Assist in training new staff and students and coordinate workload when needed.
• May require Michigan driver’s license and valid insurability.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ASCP MLS/MLT certification

Certification maintenance (ASCP/AMT)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Lab Lead Technologist – 2nd shift (80hours/pp) (MLS)

Education and Certification qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Completed ASCP certification as MLT or MLS. Also acceptable are ASCP certifications in categorical(s) or ASCP certification as specialist in applicable department(s).
• Must maintain ongoing certification maintenance if ASCP certified after January 1, 2004 or AMT certified after January 1, 2006.

Required Experience:

• Two years full-time experience in clinical laboratory.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Employee must demonstrate competencies specific to populations served for clinical or non-clinical dependent upon laboratory location.
• Demonstrate proper performance of manual and automated clinical laboratory procedures through satisfactory training and competency evaluation, dependent upon department assignment.
• Must be proficient in computer programs associated with instrumentation, documentation, and record keeping within the department.
• Understands and participates in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.
• Reflects a positive attitude and abides by Bronson's Standards and Plan for Excellence.
• Skilled in self-organization and coordinating the work of others. May guide and coordinate the work activities of subordinates.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, ability to resolve conflict and ability to work as a team leader. Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Provides technical and clinical decision support to staff and clinicians.
• Develops procedures for the laboratory tests.
• Participates in all aspects of the Laboratory Quality System Plan.
• Dependent upon department assignment, performs and evaluates quality controls on testing to ensure results are within acceptable ranges; researches problems and corrects. Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Participates in Proficiency testing and/or assessments per compliance policy and procedure if assigned to technical area(s).
• Participates in the evaluation of products and techniques to use, ensuring they are contemporary and cost effective.
• Anticipates and maintains required supplies for uninterrupted testing. Inventory manages laboratory supplies together with staff.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints and deadlines. Available to respond to irregular hours, including holidays, weekends and on-call hours to provide support on-site (or distant if appropriate).
• Operates, calibrates, and conducts performance checks on clinical laboratory equipment.
• Guides troubleshooting and process solving of equipment/technical problems and takes action to resolve.
• Performs testing and validates laboratory test result per department assignment. Dependent on job duties, may have direct patient contact when collecting a specimen and/or processing and evaluating specimens.
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff and students and assesses for retraining or competency needs.
• If qualified, performs other duties as assigned (for example: competency evaluations, scheduling, payroll, etc.)
• Dependent on job duties, a valid Michigan driver's license and insurability through Bronson's carrier may be required.

Working Conditions

• Work in an environment with some exposure to noxious fumes and unpleasant noises.
• Work in an environment with risk of sustaining illness and injury from the use of chemicals and biological materials and organisms.
• Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to personal computer up to 40-70 percent of the time.
• Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (45lbs or less), and assisting with heavier tasks as necessary.
• Working conditions could include minor straining, fatiguing positions, physical motions, etc.

Shift

Second Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

3307 Core Lab (BMH)