Medical Technologist - High Point

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution dedicated to exceptional patient care and medical research. This role involves performing vital laboratory analyses, ensuring accurate test results, and preparing blood components for patient transfusions. You'll be part of a dynamic team in a vibrant city known for its commitment to patient-centered care and innovative research. With a focus on professional development and wellness incentives, this position offers a fulfilling career path in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Incentives

Paid Parental Leave

Employer-Paid Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of NAACLS Medical Technologist program required.
• Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and provide accurate results for patient diagnosis.
• Prepare blood components for transfusions and assist in sample collection.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Patient Care

Hazardous Material Handling

Supervision and Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Technologist Certification

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

High Point, NC, United States
Job ID: 149678
Job Family: Laboratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12511085239003-Laboratory

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: Wednesday-Tuesday 8 pm - 6:30 am (7 on/7 off)
• Department: Laboratory
• Location: High Point

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
• 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.

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 a 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 High Point, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city offers a robust healthcare landscape, providing a wide range of healthcare services and facilities for its residents.
• The city's healthcare sector is dynamic and continually evolving to meet the needs of its residents, making it an attractive option for those seeking employment in healthcare. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, innovative medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.