Medical Technologist Blood Bank

60908 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab:
Blood Bank

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Third shift with weekend coverage as needed.

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full time;
  Third shift with weekend coverage as needed.
• Department:
  Blood Bank
• Location:
  
  Winston Campus

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited university and meets other technologist qualifications as specified by education/transcript/experience under CLIA 493.1491. Experience as a Medical Technologist (MT) preferred. Successful completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program preferred. Technologist/Scientist Certification from ASCP or equivalent required. 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 in and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).

• 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 label specimens.
• Responds to STAT priority samples immediately.
• Demonstrates competency to perform all procedures accurately.
• Prepares and dispenses blood products according to protocols, procedures and regulations.
• Ensures quality of laboratory testing.
• Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC prior to releasing patient results.
• Records and reviews results 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 lab sections involved 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.
• 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.
• A 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…