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schedule_type: Full-time
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift...
Description:
Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. 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."
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift...
Description:
Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. 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 Technical Specialist to oversee the daily operations of the Core laboratory section to ensure the precision and reproducibility of laboratory testing.
• *NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE**
• *Sign-on Bonus Offered**
Days
In this role, the Technical Specialist (Core) will oversee the daily operation of a given laboratory section to ensure the precision and reproducibility of laboratory test results in accordance with accreditation standards and guidelines.
Position Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with the medical director, manager and faculty in the development of new procedures or programs. Evaluates, validates and implements new instrumentation and procedures. Develops written procedures to maintain regulatory compliance and support new instrumentation and test methodologies. Works with the director to review and revise procedure manuals to ensure test accuracy and regulatory and accreditation requirements. Communicates changes in policies and procedures to appropriate medical center staff and/or clients.
• Oversees the daily operations of the section to effectively utilize resources including staff, equipment, space and supplies. Prepares work schedules and monitors staff productivity to effectively utilize personnel and adhere to established turnaround times. Coordinates the availability of supplies and instrumentation for the efficient daily operation of the section. Reviews daily work to identify potential technical and/or clerical errors and facilitate the timely correction of results when necessary. Troubleshoots procedures and instrumentation to minimize instrument downtime and insure accurate results.
• Maintains the departmental quality assurance program to ensure regulatory compliance and test quality. Reviews quality control records and proficiency testing summary reports. Implements corrective action, as necessary, to ensure the quality of test results. Establishes quality assurance monitors to improve laboratory services. Facilitates the training of new staff members and students. Evaluates the competency of students and laboratory staff.
• Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.
Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities:
• Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.
Position Requirements
Required:
• Associates Degree
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Specify Degree(s): Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry
Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
• Certified Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, laboratory discipline specific or specialty certificate (ASCP or AMT)
Preferred:
• Other: Meets CLIA requirements for a general supervisor (B.S. degree and 1 year clinical experience, or MS degree and 1 years clinical experience)
Computer Skills:
Required:
• Basic Keyboarding Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
Preferred:
• Basic Keyboarding Skills
• EPIC
• Groupwise
• Lawson
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Word
• Misys
• Net Learning
Required Skills:
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize workflow
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
• Ability to work as an effective team memb
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity Show more details...
Full timeShift:
Day Shift...
Description:
Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. 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 Technical Specialist to oversee the daily operations of the Core laboratory section to ensure the precision and reproducibility of laboratory testing.
• *NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE**
• *Sign-on Bonus Offered**
Days
In this role, the Technical Specialist (Core) will oversee the daily operation of a given laboratory section to ensure the precision and reproducibility of laboratory test results in accordance with accreditation standards and guidelines.
Position Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with the medical director, manager and faculty in the development of new procedures or programs. Evaluates, validates and implements new instrumentation and procedures. Develops written procedures to maintain regulatory compliance and support new instrumentation and test methodologies. Works with the director to review and revise procedure manuals to ensure test accuracy and regulatory and accreditation requirements. Communicates changes in policies and procedures to appropriate medical center staff and/or clients.
• Oversees the daily operations of the section to effectively utilize resources including staff, equipment, space and supplies. Prepares work schedules and monitors staff productivity to effectively utilize personnel and adhere to established turnaround times. Coordinates the availability of supplies and instrumentation for the efficient daily operation of the section. Reviews daily work to identify potential technical and/or clerical errors and facilitate the timely correction of results when necessary. Troubleshoots procedures and instrumentation to minimize instrument downtime and insure accurate results.
• Maintains the departmental quality assurance program to ensure regulatory compliance and test quality. Reviews quality control records and proficiency testing summary reports. Implements corrective action, as necessary, to ensure the quality of test results. Establishes quality assurance monitors to improve laboratory services. Facilitates the training of new staff members and students. Evaluates the competency of students and laboratory staff.
• Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.
Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities:
• Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.
Position Requirements
Required:
• Associates Degree
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Specify Degree(s): Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry
Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
• Certified Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, laboratory discipline specific or specialty certificate (ASCP or AMT)
Preferred:
• Other: Meets CLIA requirements for a general supervisor (B.S. degree and 1 year clinical experience, or MS degree and 1 years clinical experience)
Computer Skills:
Required:
• Basic Keyboarding Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
Preferred:
• Basic Keyboarding Skills
• EPIC
• Groupwise
• Lawson
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Word
• Misys
• Net Learning
Required Skills:
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize workflow
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
• Ability to work as an effective team memb
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity Show more details...
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posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications...
The Medical Technologist (MT), also known as the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), performs routine and complex analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues to provide accurate data to the health care team for optimal diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease states. The MT/MLS is capable of performing all of the tests in a single section or most of the tests
Summary
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications...
The Medical Technologist (MT), also known as the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), performs routine and complex analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues to provide accurate data to the health care team for optimal diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease states. The MT/MLS is capable of performing all of the tests in a single section or most of the tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, hematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis.
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in medical technology or related science from an accredited program
• Current and active certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) formerly known as MT/CLS or American Medical Technologists as Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT (AMT)
• Valid and current State of Hawaii license as a Medical Technologist
• Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in lab information systems is desirable
• Previous specialized experience in microbiology and blood banking is preferred for MT assigned to specific departments
• For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance training
• Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter
• Demonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments in all of our five core values:
• Shine
• Team
• Accurate
• Respect
• Standardize
Essential Functions
Under general supervision of a Pathologist and other supervision, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
• Performs routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and reports test results. Adheres to quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing
• Correlates clinical information and/or previous lab results and reports discrepancies to Medical Technologist, Sr. or supervisors. Consults with superiors or pathologist when no preset criteria for decision-making is available before taking action
• Collects and directs the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
• Maintains and operates lab equipment; able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of instruments results. Troubleshoots the problem with technologist or service representative assistance
• Ensures appropriate lab supplies are always on hand in their assigned area or department
• May be rotated to other lab locations or shifts as necessary
• Trains or instructs laboratory personnel in performance of lab tests and procedures where assigned
• Participates in developmental work on new tests
• Participates in established TQM activities, QC testing of lab reagents and maintenance of equipment. Follows protocol for running and documenting control values. Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence. Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff
• Trains students from affiliated programs or new employees as assigned
• Works closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results
• Participates in Job Competency/Skills Check program
• Maintains open communication with supervisors, pathologists, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicates pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab’s contribution to patient care
• Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population. Maintains strict confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
• May be rotated to other lab locations or shifts as necessary
• Writes and updates laboratory procedures under supervision as required.
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance and legal requirements
• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
• Performs all other duties as assigned
Physical Capabilities
• Occasional carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects; and lifting of up to 50 lbs may be required
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Must be able to hear, see, and respond adequately
• Frequent prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and bending over
• Use of hands and fingers
Working Environment
• Air conditioned laboratory environment
• Frequent exposure to video display terminals
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and occasional hazardous chemicals
• Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction
• May be asked to work extended hours and different shifts to provide coverage
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
• Perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material
• Ability to see things from the customer’s/patient’s point of view and respond in a timely appropriate and courteous manner
• Handle emergency or crisis situations with calmness and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively with others and promotes positive working relationships
• Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
• Understand meaning of words, ideas associated with them and their effective use
• Understand instructions, reason, and make judgments
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy required
• CUSTOMER-FOCUSED: Aware of customer needs; makes decisions with customer in mind; builds strong customer relationships.
• COMMUNICATOR: Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; possesses strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• PROBLEM SOLVER: Uses data and logic to quickly find solutions to difficult challenges.
• COLLABORATIVE: Works effectively with others to accomplish goals.
• TECHNICALLY COMPETENT: Possesses and maintains the functional and technical knowledge and skills to successfully perform job.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Achievement-oriented; achieves and exceeds goals; pushes self and others for results.
• ANALYTICAL: Logical, systematic, and methodical in working through a plan or problem; provides solid research on which to base decisions; establishes process for workflow.
• RESOURCEFUL: Knows how to get what is needed; manages time and workloads for maximum efficiency.
• QUALITY CONSCIOUS: Delivers accuracy and precision in work products; mindful of technical requirements, rules, and standards.
• TIME-WISE: Prioritizes; respects others’ time; adheres to schedules and agendas.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Company
Work Shift:
Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP
Regular Full-Time
40hrs/wk (FT), 1.0 FTE
Monday-Sunday, Variable, 2130-0600
Primary Shift: Nights
Secondary Shift: Evenings
Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training Show more details...
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications...
The Medical Technologist (MT), also known as the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), performs routine and complex analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues to provide accurate data to the health care team for optimal diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease states. The MT/MLS is capable of performing all of the tests in a single section or most of the tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, hematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis.
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in medical technology or related science from an accredited program
• Current and active certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) formerly known as MT/CLS or American Medical Technologists as Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT (AMT)
• Valid and current State of Hawaii license as a Medical Technologist
• Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in lab information systems is desirable
• Previous specialized experience in microbiology and blood banking is preferred for MT assigned to specific departments
• For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance training
• Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter
• Demonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments in all of our five core values:
• Shine
• Team
• Accurate
• Respect
• Standardize
Essential Functions
Under general supervision of a Pathologist and other supervision, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
• Performs routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and reports test results. Adheres to quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing
• Correlates clinical information and/or previous lab results and reports discrepancies to Medical Technologist, Sr. or supervisors. Consults with superiors or pathologist when no preset criteria for decision-making is available before taking action
• Collects and directs the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
• Maintains and operates lab equipment; able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of instruments results. Troubleshoots the problem with technologist or service representative assistance
• Ensures appropriate lab supplies are always on hand in their assigned area or department
• May be rotated to other lab locations or shifts as necessary
• Trains or instructs laboratory personnel in performance of lab tests and procedures where assigned
• Participates in developmental work on new tests
• Participates in established TQM activities, QC testing of lab reagents and maintenance of equipment. Follows protocol for running and documenting control values. Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence. Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff
• Trains students from affiliated programs or new employees as assigned
• Works closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results
• Participates in Job Competency/Skills Check program
• Maintains open communication with supervisors, pathologists, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicates pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab’s contribution to patient care
• Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population. Maintains strict confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
• May be rotated to other lab locations or shifts as necessary
• Writes and updates laboratory procedures under supervision as required.
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance and legal requirements
• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
• Performs all other duties as assigned
Physical Capabilities
• Occasional carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects; and lifting of up to 50 lbs may be required
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Must be able to hear, see, and respond adequately
• Frequent prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and bending over
• Use of hands and fingers
Working Environment
• Air conditioned laboratory environment
• Frequent exposure to video display terminals
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and occasional hazardous chemicals
• Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction
• May be asked to work extended hours and different shifts to provide coverage
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
• Perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material
• Ability to see things from the customer’s/patient’s point of view and respond in a timely appropriate and courteous manner
• Handle emergency or crisis situations with calmness and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively with others and promotes positive working relationships
• Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
• Understand meaning of words, ideas associated with them and their effective use
• Understand instructions, reason, and make judgments
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy required
• CUSTOMER-FOCUSED: Aware of customer needs; makes decisions with customer in mind; builds strong customer relationships.
• COMMUNICATOR: Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; possesses strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• PROBLEM SOLVER: Uses data and logic to quickly find solutions to difficult challenges.
• COLLABORATIVE: Works effectively with others to accomplish goals.
• TECHNICALLY COMPETENT: Possesses and maintains the functional and technical knowledge and skills to successfully perform job.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Achievement-oriented; achieves and exceeds goals; pushes self and others for results.
• ANALYTICAL: Logical, systematic, and methodical in working through a plan or problem; provides solid research on which to base decisions; establishes process for workflow.
• RESOURCEFUL: Knows how to get what is needed; manages time and workloads for maximum efficiency.
• QUALITY CONSCIOUS: Delivers accuracy and precision in work products; mindful of technical requirements, rules, and standards.
• TIME-WISE: Prioritizes; respects others’ time; adheres to schedules and agendas.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Company
Work Shift:
Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP
Regular Full-Time
40hrs/wk (FT), 1.0 FTE
Monday-Sunday, Variable, 2130-0600
Primary Shift: Nights
Secondary Shift: Evenings
Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training Show more details...