Supervisor Laboratory; Point of Care

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Point of care Testing Lab

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (7:30AM - 4:00PM)

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Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour

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Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing.

Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, new employees, and their direct reports. 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.

Required

Job Qualifications:

• CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in relevant science required
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the specific laboratory discipline the role oversees is required. Certain laboratory specialties may necessitate more stringent certification criteria. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of leading projects, implementing programs, and serving as a subject matter expert within a laboratory setting.
• Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. 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
• Technologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
• Histotechnologist (HTL) via the ASCP
• Communicates well, both orally and in writing. Determines what information is important and what should be communicated, how, to whom, and when. Practices Emotional Intelligence when communicating with others. Able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathically. Demonstrates the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions.

• Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred

• Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 pounds and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

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