PRN Medical Laboratory Technician, High Point Medical Center

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in High Point, NC is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for PRN, variable shifts in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely test results, and strict adherence to QC/QA procedures within a fast-paced hospital lab setting.

Candidates should possess an associate degree, MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification, and hematology experience is highly preferred. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a Medical Lab Technician preferred.
• Hematology experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards to promote cooperative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient lab test results with prompt STAT responses.
• Follows QC/QA procedures and evaluates QC results before reporting patient results.

Skills

Active listening

Technical ability

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree

NAACLS approved Medical Technician program

MLT (ASCP) certification

Job description

• Previous experience as a Medical Lab Technician preferred.
• Hematology experience highly preferred.

Position Highlights

• Shift Schedule: PRN, Variable shifts
• Department: Hematology/Oncology Clinic
• Location: High Point, NC

Education & Experience

• Associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a Medical Lab Technician preferred.
• Hematology experience highly preferred.

Licensure, Certification And/or Registrations

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technician program preferred.

How You’ll Impact Patient Care

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results. Performs procedures efficiently and as indicated in the procedure manual with minimal supervision and within the required turn-around-time without compromising quality. Responds to STATs immediately. Follows workflow processes according to documented procedures. Documents and communications are reviewed in a timely manner and are appropriately referenced and applied.
• Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures. Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC results prior to reporting patient results. Test results are reviewed for accuracy and are promptly reported in the LIS.
• Ensures safety and compliance.
• Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable. Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable.
• Ensures productive and efficient operations of the section and department. Coordinates activities and effectively communicates with others within and outside of lab section to accomplish work objectives through positive and professional interactions contributing to collegiality, teamwork and overall section productivity.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Technical ability and interest.
• Computer and keyboard skills preferred.

Work Environment

• Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
• Exposed to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).
• Exposed to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• May be exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• May be exposed to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Subject to injury from sharps.
• May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Subject to stressful situation.

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.