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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average weekly pay for 3rd shift medical lab technician in the United States is $1,792.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,115.38 and $2,288.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Medical Lab Technician vs 3Rd Shift Medical Laboratory Technologist?

Aspect3Rd Shift Medical Lab Technician3Rd Shift Medical Laboratory Technologist
CredentialsCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT or MLS), often requiring a bachelor's degree
Work EnvironmentClinical laboratories, hospitals, diagnostic labs, primarily performing routine testsSame environments, with additional responsibilities for complex testing and supervision
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming routine lab tests, preparing samples, maintaining equipmentPerforming complex tests, analyzing results, overseeing lab procedures

While both roles work in clinical labs during the third shift, Medical Laboratory Technicians focus on routine testing and sample preparation, whereas Medical Laboratory Technologists handle more complex analyses and often supervise technicians. The technologist role typically requires higher education and certification, reflecting increased responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Medical Lab Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,212 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Medical Lab Technician, Full Time, Nights

Beacon Health System

Plainwell, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Beacon Health System rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

533rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Medical Lab Technician for our labat Beacon 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 your 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.
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