Lab Technical Coordinator-Full-time Days

Lab Technical Coordinator-Full-time Days

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position located at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

The Lab Technical Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the manager, the Lab TC has the authority and accountability for facilitating the delivery of quality service for a designated section. The Lab TC works with pathologists and physician-specialists to coordinate the assessment, the development and the implementation of technology/testing in the laboratory and oversee daily operations. Duties may include development of standing operating procedures (SOP), creation of relative value units (RVU) and implementation of information technology solutions, utilization of change control procedures and oversight of training and competency assessment of staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to coordination and scheduling of section staffing, and organization of staff activities to ensure efficient and effective use of time and effort. Oversight of inventory control of section technical and clerical supplies, oversight of supply requests in accordance with section budget constraints and volume demands, and investigation and resolution of section technical and service problems between support services, nursing units, outpatient areas and clinical testing departments.

Unique responsibilities to this job include maintaining the highest degree of expertise in that specific discipline, i.e. staying current with information on the latest developments in technology and methodology through attendance at professional, association and scientific meetings, maintaining continual dialogue with scientists and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory coordination
• Staff selection, training, competency and evaluation
• Technical
• Financial management
• Professional/personal development
• Medical staff relations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience including professional experience in a technical specialty specific to the role.
• MLS/BB/C/CG/CT/H/HTL/I/M/MB ASCP Board of Registry certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferred:

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience including professional experience in a technical specialty specific to the role.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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