Lutheran General

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

6d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time day shift position in Transfusion Services at Lutheran General Hospital, working from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. The role involves acting as a resource and role model, providing technical and administrative guidance, and ensuring the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures. The position requires a Medical Technologist certification and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, with at least 2 years of laboratory experience. The individual will be responsible for training, directing staff, assisting with human resources functions, budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies. The role also requires understanding and applying age-specific patient care principles.

Requirements

Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a laboratory related position.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource and role model to employees, including training, orienting, and providing day-to-day work direction.
Provides general direction and technical assistance to Technical Specialists, Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomists, and support staff.
Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues.
Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, staff development, resolution of employee concerns, and employee morale.
Assists in interpreting department policies and procedures, and advises and updates staff on procedural changes.
Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
Participates in policy/procedure review process.
Assists with preparation and monitoring of operating and capital budgets.
Performs all duties of the technical and/or support staff.
Serves as staff resource regarding technical and/or administrative policies and procedures.
Documents all appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
Utilizes laboratory information systems appropriately.
Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs staff as assigned.
Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.
Supports change efforts within the organization and contributes to their successful implementation.
Maintains constructive and effective communication to enhance department performance.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program