Children’s Research Fund
Coordinator Medical Technologists
Children’s Research Fund, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
* Coordinates all pre-analytical 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 Children’s 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 turn-around-times.* 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, co-workers and others.* Other job functions as assigned.* 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.At Lurie Children’s, 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 Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following
to learn more about our 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 Children’s facilities* Discount purchasing programAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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, co-workers and others.* Other job functions as assigned.* 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.At Lurie Children’s, 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 Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following
to learn more about our 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 Children’s facilities* Discount purchasing programAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. #J-18808-Ljbffr