Medical Lab Technician, Full Time, Nights

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is looking for a full-time night shift Medical Lab Technician for their Kalamazoo lab. Responsibilities include performing routine diagnostic testing, validating results, and managing quality control. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology and have relevant certifications. The position offers competitive benefits, emphasizing trust and innovation, to contribute to patient care and community. Join us to make a difference in healthcare and benefit from our supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Technologist (ASCP) preferred.
• LIC Medical Lab Scientist ASCP, or AMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic and analytic testing of laboratory specimens.
• Validate and report test results under supervision.
• Conduct quality control and assurance testing.
• Manage supplies needed for tests.

Skills

Knowledge of personal protection measures

Ability to avoid accidents

Knowledge of hazardous waste characteristics

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Medical Lab Technician for our lab at Plainwell Hospital in Plainwell, MI.

Full time. 40 hrs/week. 10 hour shifts. 1100-2130 with weekend rotation.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life‑threatening injuries/illnesses, and everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation therapy services.

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Lab Technician, you’ll perform routine diagnostic and analytic testing of laboratory specimens.

Medical Lab Technician Job Responsibilities

• Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports test results under the supervision of a medical technologist/medical laboratory scientist.
• Conducts quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Assists with data collection and special projects.
• Understands and participates in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing: pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical. May collect and process specimens.
• Trains and mentors Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs), new associates and students.

What You Bring

As a Medical Lab Technician, you’ll bring proper identification of known hazardous material in the workplace. You’ll have knowledge of personal protection measures and the ability to avoid accidents. You’ll have knowledge of hazardous waste characteristics, hazardous waste volume generation limits, accumulation limits, spill control measures, record keeping, proper handling and container management, labeling, container and storage inspection.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Tech
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) preferred
• LIC Medical Lab Scientist ASCP, or AMT preferred
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences

Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to infection from disease‑bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood‑borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives. We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six‑point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.