Medical Technologist Blood Bank

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Blood Bank is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and supervise complex laboratory testing, manage specimens, and dispense blood products in a high‑throughput setting. The role requires a bachelor’s in medical technology or related science, and ASCP certification, with NAACLS background preferred.

The position is full-time on the Winston Campus, with a third shift and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited university.
• Experience as a Medical Technologist (MT) preferred.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• NAACLS approved Medical Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document laboratory testing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Label specimens correctly and manage STAT priority samples.
• Prepare and dispense blood products per protocols and regulations.
• Follow QC procedures and document QA activities.
• Identify patients properly and ensure correct specimen labeling.
• Maintain safety protocols and use appropriate PPE.
• Support training of junior staff and maintain department standards.

Skills

Professional communication with MDs/MD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemistry/biology/physical science

NAACLS approved Medical Technology program

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Department 60908 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Blood Bank

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Third shift with weekend coverage as needed.

Pay Range $30.70 - $46.05

Position Highlights

• Shift Schedule:Full time; Third shift with weekend coverage as needed.
• Department:Blood Bank
• Location:Winston Campus

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 Technologist (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 in and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).

How You’ll Impact Patient Care

• 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.
• Ensures accurate and timely performance of laboratory testing.Perform 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 label 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.
• 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.
• 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 lab sections involved when misidentifications are encountered. Labels samples and reports in a legible manner throughout the testing process. Ensure that results are reported for the correct specimen.
• Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.Information from written documents and other communications are reviewed and appropriately applied.Manuals and procedure bulletins are used as reference and learning tools.Available educational opportunities and materials are utilized to enhance professional development.In-house continuing education programs are attended.A minimum of 4 hours of continuing education/year are completed outside of annual in-service requirements.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.Able to handle multiple tasks at one time.Covers assigned work area and assists the team in covering other areas that need assistance.Answers the phone and follows through on all requests appropriately.Aids in training and orientation of less experienced employees, students, and others as delegated.Performs work without allowing personal situation/perspectives to compromise lab operations.Adjusts schedule to meet changes in workload or at the direction of the manager.Schedules appointments on days off when possible.
• Protects self, coworkers and facilityFollows approved fire, chemical and biological safety policies and procedures. Follows approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases. Use engineering controls, work practice controls and appropriate personal protective equipment as required
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.Presents a professional image in all aspects of the job.Is courteous, helpful, and aware of the customers in all situations and works to satisfy their needs.Exhibits the hospital key values and standards of laboratory testing.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of bloodborne diseases.
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, waste, odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Subject to electrical, radiant energy and radiation hazards.
• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment.
• Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Subject to long irregular hours.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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.