Technical Laboratory Coordinator

Rush Copley Medical Center • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Provides oversight of technical operations within the assigned laboratory area, which may include Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Special Testing, or Histology. Ensures staff competency in clinical testing and timely reporting of results. Mentors staff in working cooperatively with nursing and physicians to support effective, efficient, and timely patient care, and serves as an expert in the assigned technical field. Instructs students, residents, and new employees, evaluates their performance within established deadlines, and participates in presenting case studies or in-services. The role exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and follows Rush policies and procedures, the Rush Code of Conduct, and the ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, with compassion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences and at least 4 years of experience in the assigned department or technical discipline, or an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science and at least 6 years of experience in the assigned department or technical discipline.
• Education and work experience meeting CLIA 42 CFR Part 493 Subpart M qualifications for moderate- and/or high-complexity testing personnel, technical consultant, technical supervisor, or general supervisor.
• Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required.
• For Histology: HT/HTL (ASCP) certification, or completion of an accredited histology program with at least 5 years of experience coupled with recent leadership experience, and successful passing of the HT/HLT (ASCP) certification exam; alternatively, education/work experience meeting CLIA qualifications for moderate- or high-complexity testing personnel.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations within the assigned laboratory area.
• Ensure the competency of staff performing clinical testing and the timeliness of results.
• Mentor staff in collaborating with nursing and physicians to support patient care.
• Serve as an expert in the assigned technical field.
• Instruct students, residents, and new employees.
• Evaluate learners’ performance within established deadlines.
• Participate in presenting case studies or in-services.
• Follow Rush policies and procedures, the Rush Code of Conduct, and ICARE values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level