Manager Clinical Laboratory

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The Laboratory Manager of our new ambulatory clinic in Schaumburg is responsible for oversight of Chemistry Hematology and Blood Bank testing and operations. The manager provides technical expertise and actively manage staffing budget projects and daily operations of the laboratory. The manager may also perform testing as necessary and work with the Lurie Point of Care team to support point of care testing within clinic areas and our infusion center.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct supervision for departmentspecific laboratory staff. Maintains adequate staffing levels and provides technical support as needed.

• Responsible for daytoday oversight of laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results.

• Develops and maintains a quality management system in accordance with the Lurie Childrens quality measurement and improvement plan. Establishes and maintains data collection to monitor the quality of technical services.

• Facilitates recruitment and orientation of testing personnel. Routinely evaluates and documents staff performance and competence identifies training needs and provides timely feedback.

• Assures that staff competency and performance meets department standards for quality and service and that mandatory education and proficiency testing is completed.

• Completes competency testing as applicable. Completes mandatory and continuing education requirements as defined by the position.

• Maintains fiscal responsibility relative to capital and operating budget variance analysis and trends in productivity volume acuity and service.

• Monitors test performance; ensures resolution of technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the Laboratory Director and Technical Supervisor. Ensures that test results are not reported until corrective actions are taken and test systems are functioning properly.

• Ensures that remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.

• Assists with selection of methodology establishment/verification of laboratory test performance specifications and establishment of quality control program to monitor ongoing test performance.

• Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative educational technical and informational services as needed to families patients and staff.

• Ensures enrollment and participation in proficiency testing. Oversees the performance and reporting of proficiency testing; coordinates and documents corrective action as necessary.

• Ensure that an approved procedure manual is available to all staff responsible for testing. Facilitates the development and evaluation of new procedures and policies; coordinates the review and revision of laboratory manuals.

• Assures effective communication with our customer base regarding specimen requirements tests availability test scheduling etc.

• Ensures compliance and assists staff member in complying with governmental accreditation and hospital standards including the College of American Pathologists (CAP) CLIA HCFA OSHA and TJC.

• The authority to hire separate promote demote write and administer performance evaluations.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree or Masters preferred in a biological or medical science; 5 years minimum laboratory experience with high complexity testing. MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

• Proven leadership qualities with at least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work well in a team environment and with different personalities and educational levels.

• Ability to teach and develop communication vehicles. Able to handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously and without constant direction.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5 employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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