Lead Medical Lab Technologist - 2nd Shift

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

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.