Registered Medical Technologist, Blood Bank, Winston Campus

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.

As a medical technologist, you will analyze blood, urine, and bone marrow and body fluid specimens in order to provide data that helps our physicians determine the best treatment for their patient.   Automated and manual techniques are routinely used to properly evaluate samples in patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.  Testing responsibilities include moderate and high complexity assays which are performed in compliance with accrediting organizations as well as departmental policies and procedures. The technologist will evaluate results, troubleshoot and dispense blood products in compliance with protocols, procedures and regulatory agencies.  The medical technologist may be required to evaluate results, troubleshoot, and assist in developing new test methods.

Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs and provides results of medical laboratory analyses of body fluids and tissue used by physicians for disease diagnosis of patients and determination and/or evaluation of treatments for illness. Prepares blood component/products for infusion to patients. 

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule: Full time; Days with rotating weekends & holidays
• Department: Blood Bank
• Location: Winston Campus

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited university and meets other technologist qualifications as specified by education/transcript/experience under CLIA 493.1491.  
• Experience as a Medical Technolgoist (MT) preferred. 
• Successful completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program preferred.
• Technologist/Scientist Certification from ASCP or equivalent required. 

All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).

How You’ll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Adheres to general hospital standards. Follows hospital policies and procedures. Follows departmental policies and procedures.  Contributes to the overall work environment by utilizing appropriate communication skills and interpersonal relationships.  Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.
2. Ensures accurate and timely performance of laboratory testing.  Performs procedures as indicated in the procedure manual with minimal supervision and within the required turn-around time without compromising quality.  Correctly collects, accessions and/or accurately labels specimens.  Responds to STAT priority samples immediately.  Demonstrates competency to perform all procedures accurately. Prepares and dispenses blood products according to protocols, procedures and regulations.
3. Ensures quality of laboratory testing.  Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC prior to releasing patient results.  Records and reviews results for accuracy and before reporting in the LIS.  Demonstrates the ability to perform and document accurately all procedures related to critical values, technical limit failures and QA activities. Demonstrates the ability to recognize a problem, seek advice if needed and resolve if possible.
4. Follows proper safety and identification procedures in all aspects of laboratory testing.  Properly identifies patients prior to sample collection.  Identifies specimens at the time of receipt and notifies coworkers and involved lab sections when misidentifications are encountered.  Labels samples and reports in a legible m