Technical Laboratory Coordinator

Summary:

Provides oversight of the technical operations within the area of responsibility (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Special Testing, Histology). Ensures the competency of staff that provide clinical testing and timeliness of results. Mentors staff to cooperatively work with nursing and physicians to provide what is needed to care for patients effectively, efficiently and as quickly as possible.

Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instruct students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Requirements:

•

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the department/technical discipline assigned to

• OR

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science with a minimum of 6 years of experience in the department/technical discipline assigned to.

• Education/work experience meeting the qualifications of moderate and/or high complexity Testing Personnel, Technical Consultant, Technical Supervisor or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA 42 CFR Part 493 Subpart M.

• Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency required. ASCP (or equivalent) certified preferred. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria

•

Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

• Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP

• Chemistry (C) via the ASCP

• Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP

• Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP

• Hematology (H) via the ASCP

• Microbiology (M) via the ASCP

• Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP

• Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP

• Histology Technologist (HTL) Histology

• Registered Histology Technician HT/HTL (ASCP) or have completed an accredited histology program with minimum of 5 years of experience coupled with recent leadership experience.

• Successful passing of the HT/HLT (ASCP) certification exam.

• Or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of moderate or high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR Part 493 Subpart M.

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.