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Northwestern Medicine · 1 month ago

Lab Technical Coordinator Histology Full Time Days

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, focused on providing quality patient care. The Lab Technical Coordinator is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, coordinating with pathologists, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining high service standards.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Laboratory coordination:

Reviews and verifies the accuracy of results, quality control (QC) records and quality assurance (QA) parameters. Coordinates and monitors corrective action

Develops SOPs and maintains document control

Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, TJC, CAP, AABB, multi-disciplinary, hospital regulations, policies and procedures

Participates in planning and maintenance of the laboratory information system (LIS)

Assures that all computer systems related changes, e.g. builds, interfaces within the department are appropriately planned for, well documented per department policy and have receive documented approval at all steps

Investigates and resolves patient, technical and workflow problems related to their area of responsibility

Develops and maintains relationships with all customers and suppliers

Assures that service standards are implemented and evaluated

Facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care and interdepartmental problem solving/service delivery

Instructs staff in the section on new methods and instrumentation

Oversees the inventory system and partners with supply chain management to ensure appropriate and adequate supply levels to meet department requirements. Oversees the submission of supply requests in accordance with section budget requirements and purchasing requirements

Coordinates the maintenance and repair activities related to equipment and facilities

Staff selection, training, competency and evaluation:

May assist manager in the interviewing and selection of new hires and promotions

Coordinates and monitors section staffing to ensure sufficient staff to cover all aspects of service. Proactively adjusts daily staff work assignments due to sick leave, absences or increased patient volume. Evaluates/approves the need for staff overtime and temporary help

May oversee staff adjustments in the automated time recording system, vacation requests and leave requests

Supports management team with reviewing and/or editing timecards for all employees within service line/department

Ensures department staff provides consistent quality and customer service to all customers

Oversees the orientation and training; contributes to the performance evaluation of section personnel according to guidelines established by laboratory management and human resources

Maintains staff competency and training documentation

Technical:

Performs complex testing in the laboratory by working the bench with documented training and competency

Performs, records and maintains quality control, quality assurance and patient information as required by the laboratory and accrediting agencies, e.g. CAP, AABB, TJC

Performs bench work as necessary or scheduled

Responds to customer calls in a professional and courteous manner

Reports test results accurately over the telephones to appropriate individuals

May work on rotating weekends and holidays

Well-versed in contractual terms of maintenance agreements and their administration

Coordinates development, revision and updating of policies and procedures and relevant documentation

Participates in and presents at laboratory meetings and continuing education programs

Coordinates section technical in-service programs

As appropriate for the laboratory section, coordinates the handling and reporting of proficiency testing. Investigates and corrects deficiencies with appropriate monitoring

Financial Management:

Assures that all billing for services is accurate, timely and in compliance with regulations

Provides input to the Manager with regards to the operating and capital budgeting processes, up to and including:

Assists in preparation and monitoring of expense/revenue budgets

Coordinates product evaluation consistent with hospital materials management program

Initiates and facilitates preparation of new program or service proposals

Reconciles statistics and adheres to revenue management standards

Maintains productivity standards; organizes and coordinates staff variable in relation to volume, service and financial goals

Participates in the negotiation of pricing/terms for supplies and maintenance agreements

Assures that research activities performed in the section are in compliance with hospital research policies and procedures

Coordinates preparation of major equipment purchase proposals, selection, and documents for equipment acquisition

Participates in the negotiation process

Participates in facility changes and planning

Professional/personal development:

Establishes and executes personal development objectives as part of annual objective setting process which complements current position

Identifies and pursues activities/development opportunities which are appropriate for position and personal development objectives, e.g., participation/leadership in relevant professional groups associations, continuing education as participant, presenter, and planner

Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager

Medical staff relations:

Works with Medical Directors in implementing goals, objectives, budgets and new programs

Works with Medical Directors on resolution of technical and operational issues

Supports clinical quality management activities

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualification

Clinical laboratory experienceASCP certificationLaboratory information system (LIS)Quality control (QC)Quality assurance (QA)SOP developmentTechnical specialty knowledgeStaff trainingCustomer serviceProblem-solving

Required

BS degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience including professional experience in a technical specialty specific to the role

MLS/BB/C/CG/CT/H/HTL/I/M/MB ASCP Board of Registry certification within 1 year of hire

Preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience including professional experience in a technical specialty specific to the role

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Company

Northwestern Medicine

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Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.

Founded in 1972

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://nm.org

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