Lab Technician

WellNow Urgent Care•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

At WellNow Urgent Care, the Lab Technician supports quality healthcare for urgent care patients and Occupational Health clients. The role performs routine and complex molecular testing, reviews results, helps resolve technical issues, maintains compliant laboratory records, and supports procedure development and implementation. The position also coordinates laboratory communications, protects patient confidentiality, and participates in educational activities. The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals. Physical requirements include climbing stairs, lifting 35 pounds, sitting or standing for extended periods, walking and bending, and having visual and auditory acuity and good eye/hand coordination. The Lab Technician reports to the Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

Meet applicable CLIA qualifications: a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; an associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical lab technology; or the specified educational equivalent.
For the educational-equivalent route, have at least 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical lab technology, or 24 hours of science comprising 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination; and have three months of training in each specialty where high-complexity testing is performed.
Have 1–2 years of experience in a molecular CLIA-licensed clinical laboratory.
Read and comprehend English and follow instructions.
Have good communication and critical-thinking skills and an understanding of statistics.
Be able to think creatively under pressure and handle high stress levels, changing environments, and possible irregular work hours.
Recognize potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or hazardous chemicals and execute safety protocols in the event of exposure or a spill.
Meet physical requirements, including climbing stairs, lifting 35 pounds, sitting or standing for long periods, walking and bending, and visual and auditory acuity with good eye/hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently and accurately perform routine and complex molecular testing, including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR.
Review preliminary and final test results.
Assist in resolving technical problems in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
Record, compile, and maintain records according to laboratory policies and applicable state and federal regulations for reagents, procedures, and equipment used in testing.
Assist in developing, evaluating, and implementing new procedures and protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Coordinate daily laboratory communications with physicians and other parties.
Participate in educational activities.
Perform other related work as required.
Demonstrate competency for all required diagnostic tests and other assigned areas within three months of hire.