Rush University Medical Center · 1 day ago
Technical Laboratory Coord-24020
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$38.02/hr - $55.18/hr
5+ years expRush University Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Technical Laboratory Coordinator to oversee technical operations within their laboratory. This role involves ensuring staff competency, mentoring, and maintaining quality control in laboratory testing processes.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Functions as a department expert and performs as a bench testing personnel member along with the duties outlined below
Sit and engage 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 standards
Holds a monthly meeting with respective staff members
Hold meetings with the lab director
Enforces the use of departmental communication logs and shift to shift hand offs
Conscious of supply usage, monitors waste and makes recommendations for use of newer or less expensive products
Responds to physician and patient complaints with professionalism and in a timely manner
Handles and addresses non-conformity and Safety Events (TRIPSS) using SBAR in a respectful and timely manner
Maintains accurate and up-to-date procedure manuals in all areas
Participates in the readiness for regulatory inspections
Addresses all teamwork issues quickly and professionally
Attends organizational meetings and is engaged and participates in the discussion
Makes certain that new or modified procedures are read and signed off within 30 days
Models telephone etiquette and holds staff accountable for professionalism, courtesy, helpfulness and proper tone
Responsible for a clean and organized work area
Reads and responds to emails in a timely fashion
Is available to staff off-hours via phone, in person or electronically for technical related duties
Participates in test method selection for clinical testing
Responsible to new test validation, including accuracy and precision
Ensures participation in approved proficiency testing
Establishes and maintains the necessary Quality Control and review, including establishing parameters for acceptable performance and performing necessary review of data to ensure quality testing. Ensuring that all values are reviewed by Lab Director before accepting
Resolves technical issues as appropriate and teaches troubleshooting techniques to other staff. Keeps maintenance records up to date
Undertakes the competency assessment of staff working in their area
Other job duties as needed/assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria
Familiar with regulatory requirements for laboratories
Proven organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
ASCP (or equivalent) certified preferred
Recent Quality And Technical Coordinator Experience Preferred
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)
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
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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