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Northwestern Memorial Hospital · 1 day ago

Labs Development Coordinator - Flow Cytometry, Full-Time Days

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering world-class care. They are seeking a Labs Development Coordinator to oversee the development and implementation of state-of-the-art testing in the laboratory, working closely with pathologists and physician specialists.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Develops and writes standard operating procedures for new testing

Participates in laboratory information system (LIS) build for new tests

Develops, writes, and executes/oversees validation plans/summaries for new testing

Develops technical and workflow structure for new testing

Develops and maintains relationships with all customers and suppliers

Instructs laboratory staff in the section on new methods and instrumentation

Develops curriculum and conducts education and training of residents in conjunction with the Medical Director

Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures

In conjunction with the medical director and manager, ensures newly developed tests are in compliance with all federal, state, local, TJC, CAP, multi-disciplinary, hospital regulations, policies, and procedures

Coordinates and develops maintenance protocols for new instrumentation

Coordinates and performs advanced troubleshooting and repair. Calls for outside service when necessary

In conjunction with the medical director and manager, coordinates development of new procedures and relevant documentation

Participates in and presents laboratory meetings and continuing education programs

Coordinates section technical in-service programs

Orients, trains, and assists in the evaluation of laboratory personnel according to the guidelines established by human resources and laboratory management

Assists in the development of Relative Value Unit (RVU) for new testing

Coordinates accurate billing for new services

Assists in preparation and monitoring of expense/revenue budgets

Conducts variance analysis; identifies and explains trends in productivity, volume, acuity, or service

Coordinates product evaluation consistent with hospital materials management program

In conjunction with the medical director and manager, initiates and facilitates preparation of new program proposals

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

Assists in the preparation of major equipment, purchase proposals, selection processes for equipment acquisition. Participates in the negotiation process

Participates in facility changes and planning

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, planner

Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager

Adheres to patients first management standards on leadership, communication, and visibility

Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (Manager, Medical Directors, Medical Staff; etc.)

Promotes philosophy and objectives of the hospital, division, and department

Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to managers

Works with medical directors and managers in implementing goals, objectives, budgets, and new programs

Works with medical directors on resolution of technical issues

Supports clinical quality management activities

Qualification

Cytogenetics laboratory experienceCG (ASCP) CertificationBachelor’s degree in medical technologyWet Lab experienceFISH/Chromosome analysisLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical or medical laboratory science or chemical, physical, or biological science to qualify the individual as Testing Personnel under the CLIA ‘88 regulations

Five or more years of experience in a laboratory of the applicable discipline

For Cytogenetics Specialty: CG (ASCP) Certification, minimum of five (5) years of Cytogenetics laboratory experience to include both Wet Lab and FISH/Chromosome analysis, and date interpretation and reporting