Medical Technologist Blood Bank

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Blood Bank performs laboratory testing and blood bank duties at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s Blood Bank department at the Winston Campus. The role ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality testing; prepares and dispenses blood products; follows laboratory procedures and safety requirements; and contributes to efficient department operations and professional customer service. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on the third shift, with weekend coverage as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited university, along with other technologist qualifications under CLIA 493.1491. Technologist/Scientist certification from ASCP or an equivalent organization is required. The pay range is $30.70–$46.05. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive benefits and well-being program, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited university.
• Meets other technologist qualifications specified by education, transcript, and experience under CLIA 493.1491.
• Technologist/Scientist certification from ASCP or equivalent is required.
• ASCP-certified individuals beginning January 1, 2004 must participate in and maintain ASCP Board of Certification through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
• AMT-certified individuals beginning January 1, 2006 must participate in and maintain the AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
• Ability to communicate professionally with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Medical Technologist (MT).
• Successful completion of a NAACLS-approved Medical Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Follow general hospital and departmental standards, policies, and procedures, and stay informed about changes.
• Perform laboratory testing accurately and promptly, following procedure manuals with minimal supervision and meeting required turnaround times without compromising quality.
• Collect, accession, and correctly label specimens; respond immediately to STAT samples; and demonstrate competency in all assigned procedures.
• Prepare and dispense blood products according to protocols, procedures, and regulations.
• Follow quality-control procedures, evaluate QC before releasing results, and review and record results for accuracy before reporting them in the LIS.
• Accurately perform and document procedures related to critical values, technical limit failures, and quality assurance activities; recognize problems, seek advice when needed, and resolve issues when possible.
• Follow patient and specimen identification and safety procedures throughout testing, and notify relevant coworkers and laboratory sections of identification errors.
• Maintain and improve professional skills through self-study, reference materials, educational opportunities, in-house programs, and at least four hours of continuing education annually beyond annual in-service requirements.
• Support efficient section and department operations by handling multiple tasks, covering assigned and other work areas, responding to phone requests, and assisting with training and orientation as delegated.
• Adjust schedules to meet workload changes or manager direction and, when possible, schedule appointments on days off.
• Follow fire, chemical, and biological safety procedures; prevent the spread of bloodborne and airborne diseases; and use required engineering controls, work-practice controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Promote a professional image, communicate courteously, help customers, and uphold hospital values and laboratory-testing standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time