Specialist Technologist, Laboratory, Winston Campus

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Specialist Technologist in Winston-Salem, NC. You'll analyze various specimens to help determine patient treatments while supervising staff and ensuring quality lab operations. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with generous benefits and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO

Wellness Incentives

Parental Benefits

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant laboratory tech and/or leadership experience.
• Technologist/Scientist/Specialist Certification from ASCP or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blood, urine, and bone marrow specimens for patient treatment.
• Supervise professional and technical staff in the lab section.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Specialist Technologist, Laboratory, Winston Campus

Winston-Salem, NC, United States (On-site)

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.

As a Specialist 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 includemoderate and high complexity assays which are performed in compliance with accrediting organizations as well as departmental policies and procedures. The specialist technologist may be required toevaluate results, troubleshoot, and assist in developing new test methods. This position provides direct line supervision to professional and technical staff in the Lab section. The specialist technologist coordinates and assists in teaching and training students and residents, as well as maintenance of the lab section’s QA, regulatory compliance and standard operating procedures.

Position Highlights:

• Department:Laboratory
• Location: Winston Salem Medical Center Laboratory
• Shift Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd shift, Evenings with rotating weekends and holidays

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage:Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• 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 for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement:Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

How You’ll Impact Patient care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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. 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.
• Ensures quality of laboratory testing. Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC prior to releasing patient result and dispensing of products. Records and reviews result 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 involved lab sections when misidentifications are encountered. Labels samples and reports in a legible manner throughout the testing process. Ensures that results are reported for the correct specimen. Demonstrates the ability to perform and document accurately all procedures related to blood product preparation, dispensing and labeling in compliance with GMP regulatory requirements andBlood Bank QA activities
• 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.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 facility Follows 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. Uses 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.
• Performs delegated supervisory responsibilities. Supervises employees assigned. Maintains supply inventory for the sub-section.Maintains equipment and coordinates service with outside vendors as necessary. Assists with CAP (College of American Pathology), AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) and FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) inspection preparedness and participates in inspection as needed. Assists with laboratory compliance activities in the sub-section.
• Collaborates with Manager in preparation of procedure manuals and implementation of new procedures.Assists manager in making all updates to procedure manuals. Develops and implements new procedures and/or changes to existing procedures.
• Assists in the training of new personnel, students, and others. Coordinates schedule and training of students, residents, and new employees and others. Provides training to staff as necessary.

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify:

• Bachelor's degree and successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Medical Technologist program
• Minimum of four years of relevant laboratory tech and/or leadership experience
• Technologist/Scientist/ Specialist Certification from ASCP or equivalent required
• Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies and successful completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program preferred

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, 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.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities. You'll find a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city's commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

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).

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 149210
• Job Category Allied Health-Tech
• Posting Date 03/21/2025, 02:51 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, US (On-site)

Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, US