Medical Technologist PRN

Overview

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.

Position Highlights: 

• Department:   Blood Gas Laboratory (critical ICU area and OR)
• Location:  Winston Salem Medical Center Laboratory
• Shift Schedule: PRN

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 our Prepaid 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
• Eligible for Medical Technologist certification (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Essential Functions: 

• Assures accurate and timely performance of patient procedures and/or issuance of blood products.
• Assures accurate and timely performance of results reporting, QC and QA procedures according to departmental policy.
• Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment.
• Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.
• Performs all job related procedures as defined in applicable procedure manuals.
• Provides age appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.