Technical Specialist Virtual Hiring Event

In this role, the Technical Specialist (Microbiology) 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.

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)

Technical requirements

Interviews will be over Microsoft Teams. Please have a strong web connection and camera if available. Links will be sent upon registration.

What to prepare

• Please be prepared with your resume and the ability to discuss your experience.

Preferred dress code

Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)

About Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine is a regional, academic health system based in Chicago’s western suburbs and a member of Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest Catholic health systems.

Loyola Medicine offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment that challenges colleagues to deliver compassionate and uncompromising care. As we teach, we learn. As we learn, we heal. And as we heal, we improve people's lives. Loyola is committed to patient satisfaction and with world-class colleagues we will continue to be recognized for our reputation of outstanding care.

We have medical lab opportunities available at all three Loyola Medicine Hospitals within the our regional lab department.

**HIRING EVENT**

Join us for our Spring 2022- "Clinical Lab"- Virtual Hiring Event For Loyola Medicine, Maywood, IL

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.

Available Locations:

• Gottlieb Memorial Hospital - Melrose Park

• Loyola University Medical Center - Maywood

• MacNeal Hospital - Berwyn

Virtual Interviews directly with hiring managers

Available Positions:

• Medical Lab Scientist (Blood bank, Core, Micro, Molecular/HLA Flow)
• Medical Lab Technicians
• Supervisor Clinical Lab, Core (Evenings)
• Supervisor, Phlebotomy & Satellite Labs
• Histo Techs
• Cytotechnologist
• Cytotechnologist coordinator
• Lab Support Service Tech (entry level)
• Technical Specialist (core Lab)

Available Shifts:

• Evenings
• Nights
• Days
• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Registry

*Sign on-bonus available for evening and night shift*

What We Offer:

• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance

What is a virtual hiring event?

Virtual hiring events are a great way for employers and jobseekers to connect, even if they aren’t in the same physical location. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to talk with you online (either through chat, on the phone, or video) to see if you’re a fit!