Medical Technologist, Full Time, Weekends

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.

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 include moderate 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 to evaluate 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:   Microbiology Laboratory
• Location:  Winston Salem Medical Center Laboratory
• Shift Schedule: Full Time; 8 am to 9 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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
• 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

Essential Functions: 

• 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.
• 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