Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. & covering weekends and off shifts as needed.

Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine's new state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit." The Laboratory Department seeks a Supervisor, Laboratory Testing Operations to manage staff resources to meet the needs of the laboratory and expected lab result turn-around-times, which includes hiring qualified employees to fill open positions.

This position is located at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL.

What you will do:

• Supervise laboratory operations: Oversee the overall functioning of the laboratory, including managing workflow, scheduling staff, and ensuring timely completion of tests and procedures.
• Ensure compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable laboratory regulations, standards, and safety protocols, including CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and CAP (College of American Pathologists) guidelines.
• Quality control and assurance: Implement quality control measures to maintain the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results. Conduct regular audits and proficiency testing and address any issues or discrepancies.
• Staff management: Recruit, train, and supervise laboratory personnel, including medical technologists, technicians, and assistants. Provide ongoing performance feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Laboratory equipment and supplies: Manage inventory of laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies. Coordinate maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Data analysis and reporting: Review and analyze laboratory data, interpret results, and prepare reports for healthcare providers and stakeholders. Provide accurate and timely information to support patient care decisions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as pathologists, physicians, and nurses, to ensure effective communication and coordination of laboratory services in patient care processes.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and cost control. Implement new technologies, methodologies, and best practices to enhance laboratory performance.
• Risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks and hazards in the laboratory. Develop and implement safety protocols and emergency procedures to protect staff and patients.

What's required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical or Biological Science is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in high complexity testing in hematology
• Extensive knowledge about computers and use of various software programs
• In-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and testing techniques
• Requires knowledge of state and federal regulations

Minimum Experience:

• Required: Greater than 2 years of laboratory training or experience in the designated specialty or subspecialty of responsibility
• Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience in the designated specialty

Preferred:

• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or laboratory discipline specific or specialty certificate (ASCP or AMT or other approved certifying agency)
• Other: Must meet CLIA88 qualifications for technical consultant (moderate complexity) and general supervisor (high complexity) for the designated testing specialty.

At MacNeal Hospital, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at MacNeal, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Educational Stipend
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
• Referral Rewards

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.