Lab Technician

WellNow Urgent Care • Kalamazoo, MI

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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 test results, helps resolve technical problems, maintains compliant laboratory records, and supports the development and implementation of procedures and protocols. The position also coordinates laboratory communications, participates in educational activities, and maintains patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Meet applicable CLIA qualifications under 42 CFR 493.1489, including one of the listed educational pathways: 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 with required coursework and training.
• For the educational-equivalent pathway, have at least 60 semester hours including 24 semester hours of medical lab technology, or 60 semester hours including 24 hours of science (including 6 hours chemistry, 6 hours biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination), and 3 months of training in each specialty in which high-complexity testing is performed.
• 1–2 years of experience in a molecular CLIA-licensed clinical laboratory.
• Read and comprehend English and follow instructions.
• Good communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Understanding of statistics.
• Ability to think creatively under pressure and handle high stress levels, changing environments, and possible irregular work hours.
• Ability to recognize potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or hazardous chemicals and execute safety protocols in the event of exposure or a spill.
• Demonstrate competency for all required diagnostic tests and other areas of assignment within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift 35 pounds, sit or stand for long periods, and walk or bend down.
• Visual and auditory acuity and 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 to support compliance with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree