Clinical Development Technologist Sr

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

61d•$32 - $52

About The Position

Ann & 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. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Day (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Under the direction of the lab manager and director, the Senior Clinical Development Technologist has the accountability for: Facilitates the development and evaluation of new test procedures and protocols. Works with vendors and technical experts to evaluate instruments and materials during the implementation phase. Assists the lab manager and director in preparing, reviewing, and revising the laboratory procedure manual. Maintains adequate test development records and helps in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, data collection and validation reports. Implements, maintains, evaluates and monitors systems for continuous quality improvement and participates as necessary with the medical and administrative directors. Performs problem solving and troubleshooting on laboratory instrument and test methods independently. Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendations as to resolution based on test theory and knowledge. Performs highly complex procedures according to standardized operating procedures and policies, reports result within established time frame and assures that quality control criteria are met. Will be cross trained in the lab to assist in other duties as specified by the manager and director. Assists the lab manager and the appropriate lab director in complying with governmental, accreditation, and hospital standards to include CAP, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission. Monitors compliance with safety procedures. Serves as back-up for CAP inspections. Instructs, trains and ensures competence for high complexity procedures and testing Completes competency testing and mandatory continuing education requirements as defined by the position. Develops, coordinates, assesses and documents competency testing. Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative, educational, technical, and informational services as needed to families, patients, medical and administrative directors, laboratory, medical and nursing staff. In the absence of the manager or the coordinator, serves as effective back-up for technical issues. Assists the manager/coordinator in maintaining inventory control of laboratory supplies including reagents. 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.

Requirements

A BS, MS or PhD degree with an emphasis in laboratory science is required.
Meets all regulatory requirements for high complexity testing.
Possess an excellent command of the English language; medical and scientific terminology is required.
Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or a research environment is required with demonstration of progressive acceptable clinical or research laboratory experience.
Experience and application of relevant mathematical skills is required.
Good computer skills and experience with complex operating software applications is required.
Relocation is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the development and evaluation of new test procedures and protocols.
Works with vendors and technical experts to evaluate instruments and materials during the implementation phase.
Assists the lab manager and director in preparing, reviewing, and revising the laboratory procedure manual.
Maintains adequate test development records and helps in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, data collection and validation reports.
Implements, maintains, evaluates and monitors systems for continuous quality improvement and participates as necessary with the medical and administrative directors.
Performs problem solving and troubleshooting on laboratory instrument and test methods independently.
Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendations as to resolution based on test theory and knowledge.
Performs highly complex procedures according to standardized operating procedures and policies, reports result within established time frame and assures that quality control criteria are met.
Will be cross trained in the lab to assist in other duties as specified by the manager and director.
Assists the lab manager and the appropriate lab director in complying with governmental, accreditation, and hospital standards to include CAP, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission.
Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
Serves as back-up for CAP inspections.
Instructs, trains and ensures competence for high complexity procedures and testing
Completes competency testing and mandatory continuing education requirements as defined by the position.
Develops, coordinates, assesses and documents competency testing.
Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative, educational, technical, and informational services as needed to families, patients, medical and administrative directors, laboratory, medical and nursing staff.
In the absence of the manager or the coordinator, serves as effective back-up for technical issues.
Assists the manager/coordinator in maintaining inventory control of laboratory supplies including reagents.
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.

Benefits

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 Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program