Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Lab Lead Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
Completed ASCP certification as MLT or MLS; ASCP certification in applicable categorical areas or as a specialist in applicable departments is also acceptable.
Maintain ongoing certification maintenance if ASCP certified after January 1, 2004, or AMT certified after January 1, 2006.
Two years of full-time clinical laboratory experience.
Demonstrate competencies specific to populations served for clinical or non-clinical work, depending on laboratory location.
Demonstrate proper performance of manual and automated clinical laboratory procedures through satisfactory training and competency evaluation, depending on department assignment.
Be proficient in computer programs associated with instrumentation, documentation, and record keeping within the department.
Understand and participate in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical aspects of clinical laboratory testing.
Have skills in self-organization and coordinating the work of others; may guide and coordinate subordinates' work activities.
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution, ability to work as a team leader, and verbal and written communication skills.
Work under specific time constraints and deadlines, and be available for irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, and on-call hours, to provide support on-site or remotely when appropriate.
Depending on job duties, have a valid Michigan driver's license and be insurable through Bronson's carrier.
Be able to work in conditions involving exposure to noxious fumes and unpleasant noises, and risk of illness or injury from chemicals and biological materials and organisms.
Be able to perform work involving sustained mental and visual concentration, including computer use for up to 40–70 percent of the time.
Be able to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects weighing 45 pounds or less, and assist with heavier tasks as necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and clinical decision support to staff and clinicians.
Develop procedures for laboratory tests.
Participate in all aspects of the Laboratory Quality System Plan.
Depending on department assignment, perform and evaluate quality controls on testing, research and correct problems, and document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
Participate in proficiency testing and/or assessments per compliance policy and procedure when assigned to technical areas.
Participate in evaluating products and techniques to ensure they are contemporary and cost effective.
Anticipate and maintain required supplies for uninterrupted testing, and manage laboratory supply inventory with staff.
Operate, calibrate, and conduct performance checks on clinical laboratory equipment.
Guide troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and technical problems.
Perform testing and validate laboratory test results according to department assignment; depending on duties, collect specimens or process and evaluate specimens with possible direct patient contact.
Assist with training and orientation of new staff and students, and assess retraining or competency needs.
When qualified, perform other assigned duties, such as competency evaluations, scheduling, and payroll.

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Location

Kalamazoo-400 John St. - Lab Building

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

Cost Center

3307 Core Lab (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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