Medical Technologist, Hematology

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Medical Technologist, performing critical lab analyses and contributing to patient care. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with full health coverage, wellness incentives, and educational assistance while working in a community-oriented setting in Winston-Salem.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives

Prepaid College Tuition Assistance (up to $5,250/year)

Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave

Six weeks paid parental leave

Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of NAACLS Medical Technologist program or equivalent.
• Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP certification required.
• Clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical laboratory analyses on body fluids and tissues.
• Prepares blood components for transfusions.
• Ensures safe handling of hazardous materials.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Patient Care

Hazardous Material Handling

Instrument Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

NAACLS Medical Technologist program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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; 3rd shift, 10p - 8a, Sunday - Wednesday nights with rotating weekends & holidays.
• Department: Hematology
• Location: Winston Salem

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 ourPrepaid 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 and successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Medical Technologist program, five years' clinical lab experience, or two years' clinical lab experience with Medical Lab Tech (MLT) certification.
• Previous experience as Medical Technologist preferred.
• Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP certification required.
• Will consider MLT or MT
• Certification is not required but encouraged

How You'll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performs and provides accurate laboratory test results on human patients.
• Prepares and issues blood components for patient transfusions.
• Assists in the collection and transport of patient samples from the clinics to laboratory sections.
• Handles hazardous materials in accordance with regulations to ensure safe working environment.
• Requisitions and maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for laboratory operations.
• Supervises, trains, and reviews the work of students and lower-level technicians engaged in clinical laboratory work.
• Operates complex specialized laboratory instruments; instructs other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Davie County, NC offers a blend of community-oriented service, personal and professional growth opportunities, and a lifestyle that's often less hectic than urban healthcare settings.
• As a healthcare professional at Davie Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Bermuda Run/Davie Medical center offers a mix of professional opportunities, especially in healthcare, a quiet lifestyle with access to outdoor activities, and proximity to larger cities, making it an attractive place to work for those seeking a balance between career growth and quality of life.
• Compared to larger urban areas, Bermuda Run offers a lower cost of living, particularly in terms of housing and daily expenses. For those looking to live in a suburban or semi-rural environment, the affordability of Bermuda Run is a major draw.
• Bermuda Run is situated along the Yadkin River and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The nearby Tanglewood Park, with its golf courses, hiking trails, fishing spots, and horseback riding, provides residents and workers with ample options for physical activities and relaxation.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Bermuda Run at Davie Medical Center, NC allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Bermuda Run, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always