Medical Lab Scientist at Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Medical Lab Scientist

Full time. 40 hours/week. Day shift. 6:00 am -4:30 pm w/ rotating weekend. Performs routine diagnostic and analytic testing of laboratory specimens independently.

Responsibilities:
Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports laboratory test results. May collect and process specimens.

Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Executes and evaluates quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.

Understands and participates in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Anticipates and maintains required supplies for uninterrupted testing.

Assists with data collection or special projects as assigned.

Aides in documentation, evaluation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.

Trains and mentors Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs) , new associates and students.

Medical Tech highly preferred

Medical Technologist (ASCP) highly preferred

LIC Medical Lab Scientist ASCP, or AMT highly preferred

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences