Technical Laboratory Coord

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Molecular Probe Laboratory

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1 |

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00AM - 5:00PM)

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour

Provides oversight of the technical operations within the area of responsibility (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Histology). Ensures the competency of staff that provide clinical testing and timeliness of results. Mentors staff to cooperatively work with nursing and physicians to provide what is needed to care for patients effectively, efficiently and as quickly as possible. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility.

Instructs students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in‑services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or higher. Education/work experience meeting the qualifications of moderate and/or high complexity Testing Personnel, Technical Consultant, Technical Supervisor or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA 42 CFR Part 493 Subpart M. Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency required. ASCP (or equivalent) certified preferred. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
• Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
• Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
• Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
• Hematology (H) via the ASCP
• Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
• Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
• Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP
• Histology Technologist (HTL)

Recent Quality And Technical Coordinator Experience Preferred.

Familiar with regulatory requirements for laboratories.

Proven organizational, interpersonal and communication skills highly desired.

• Registered Histology Technician HT (ASCP) or have completed an accredited histology program with minimum of 5 years of experience coupled with recent leadership experience.
• Successful passing of the HT (ASCP) certification exam.
• Or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of moderate or high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR Part 493 Subpart M.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements for laboratories.
• Proven organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Functions as a department expert and performs as a bench testing personnel member along with the duties outlined below.
• Seats and engages in interviews for applicants for open positions.
• Establishes a detailed orientation and training program for new staff within their area of expertise.
• Held responsible for the complete and adequate training of new staff within their area of expertise.
• Stay engaged with new staff to determine knowledge gaps or struggles.
• Monitors KPIs and TAT and initiates troubleshooting measures for respective areas when applicable.
• Mentor staff on continuous improvement of their performance and empowerment to make decisions with a patient focus.
• Provides continuing education opportunities to augment staff competency.
• Participates or initiates Quality Improvement initiatives. Gathers and analyzes data, then shares action plan for improvements. Responsible for changes within agreed upon timeline.
• Responsible for completion and sign off of the initial training checklist, 6‑month competency and annual competency of all technologist staff.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed.
• Audits staff performance to ensure proper interaction with other team members and nursing staff based on hospital and department…