Coordinator Medical Technologists
Coordinator Medical Technologists
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Job Description
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.
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Job Description
General Summary:
Under the direction of the Lab Manager and the appropriate Director the Coordinator has the authority and accountability for facilitating the delivery of quality service in the laboratory. Performs tasks as Medical Technologist oversees daily operations and supervises staff assigned to the shift. Serves as a technical expert and resource person and provides a timely communication link between staff and leadership.
Essential Job Functions:
Coordinates all preanalytical activities in the laboratory during the assigned shift.
Contributes to and participates in team and individual efforts to improve the quality of service through root cause analysis and leading process improvement activities.
Maintains a quality management system in accordance with the Lurie Childrens and Medical Center quality measurement and improvement plan.
Facilitate drop offs from external locations.
Coordinates the education and training in Lab Receiving & Processing including external laboratory technologists and satellites on Receiving and Processing competencies.
Monitors productivity and ensures appropriate turnaroundtimes.
Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative educational technical and informational services as needed to families patients and staff.
Assists the Lab Manager and the appropriate Director with staff recruitment job performance monitoring evaluation and documentation in accordance with accreditation standards.
Ensures that inter and intradepartmental communications and/or coordination is accomplished where needed.
Takes primary responsibility for the development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols related to quality. Assists the Laboratory Manager in coordinating the preparation review and revision of laboratory manuals.
Coordinates/ participates in development competency testing and continuing education.
Oversees Inventory management including evaluation of new products and recommendations for quality and cost effective alternatives.
Assists the Lab Administration and Lab Managers in maintaining fiscal responsibility relative to capital and operating budget variance analysis and trends in productivity volume acuity and service.
Performs all tests in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to ensure compliance with federal regulations and accreditation standards (including CAP and the Joint Commission). Documents significant activities and corrective actions as necessary. Assists the Lab Manager and the appropriate Director in complying with governmental accreditation and Hospital standards including the College of American Pathologists (CAP) the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA 88 CMS OSHA and TJC.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families coworkers and others.
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;
Five years minimum laboratory experience and MT (ASCP) certification required
Ability to problem solve appropriately confront and resolve issues.
Excellent communication skills required
Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education
Bachelors Degree (Required)Pay Range
$34.00$55.59 HourlyAt 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
