What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician-Cert, FT Days position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
Medical Laboratory Technician
At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment for our Medical Laboratory Technician. 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 Testing Laboratory
- Location: Winston Salem, NC
- Shift Schedule: Full Time Days
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:
- Associate's degree required
- Medical Lab Technologist certification (ASCP) or equivalent required
- Previous experience as Medical Technologist preferred
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. 8. 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.
Salary : $1,350 - $5,250
