Lab Development Coordinator Cytogenetics, Full-Time Day

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The Development Coordinator - Labs reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the manager, the Development Coordinator has the authority and accountability for the development and implementation of state-of-the-art testing in the laboratory. This position works with pathologists and physician specialists to coordinate assessment, development, evaluation, training and implementation of new technology and new testing in the Laboratory. Other responsibilities include maintaining the highest degree of expertise in new technology, maintaining, and providing current information on technology and methodology through attendance at professional, association and scientific meetings, maintaining continual dialogue with scientists and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• SECTION COORDINATION• Develops and writes standard operating procedures for new testing
• Participates in laboratory information system (LIS) build for new tests.
• Develops, writes, and executes/oversees validation plans/summaries for new testing.
• Develops technical and workflow structure for new testing.
• Develops and maintains relationships with all customers and suppliers.
• Instructs laboratory staff in the section on new methods and instrumentation.
• Develops curriculum and conducts education and training of residents in conjunction with the Medical Director.

• TECHNICAL• Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with the medical director and manager, ensures newly developed tests are in compliance with all federal, state, local, TJC, CAP, multi-disciplinary, hospital regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates and develops maintenance protocols for new instrumentation
• Coordinates and performs advanced troubleshooting and repair. Calls for outside service when necessary.
• In conjunction with the medical director and manager, coordinates development of new procedures and relevant documentation.
• Participates in and presents laboratory meetings and continuing education programs.
• Coordinates section technical in-service programs.
• Orients, trains, and assists in the evaluation of laboratory personnel according to the guidelines established by human resources and laboratory management.

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT• Assists in the development of Relative Value Unit (RVU) for new testing.
• Coordinates accurate billing for new services.
• Operating Budget• Assists in preparation and monitoring of expense/revenue budgets.
• Conducts variance analysis; identifies and explains trends in productivity, volume, acuity, or service.
• Coordinates product evaluation consistent with hospital materials management program.
• In conjunction with the medical director and manager, initiates and facilitates preparation of new program proposals.
• Assures that research activities performed in the section are in compliance with hospital research policies.

• Capital Budget• Assists in the preparation of major equipment, purchase proposals, selection processes for equipment acquisition. Participates in the negotiation process.
• Participates in facility changes and planning.

• PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT• Establishes and executes personal development objectives as part of annual objective setting process which complements current position.
• Identifies and pursues activities/development opportunities which are appropriate for position and personal development objectives, e.g., participation/leadership in relevant professional groups, associations, continuing education as participant, presenter, planner.
• Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager.

• LEADERSHIP/PROBLEM SOLVING• Adheres to patients first management standards on leadership, communication, and visibility.
• Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (Manager, Medical Directors, Medical Staff; etc.).
• Promotes philosophy and objectives of the hospital, division, and department.
• Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to managers.

• MEDICAL STAFF RELATIONS• Works with medical directors and managers in implementing goals, objectives, budgets, and new programs.
• Works with medical directors on resolution of technical issues.
• Supports clinical quality management activities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/clinical or medical laboratory science or chemical, physical, or biological science to qualify the individual as Testing Personnel under the CLIA ‘88 regulations. Five or more years of experience in a laboratory of the applicable discipline.
• For Cytogenetics Specialty: CG (ASCP) Certification, minimum of five (5) years of Cytogenetics laboratory experience to include both Wet Lab and FISH/Chromosome analysis, and date interpretation and reporting.

Preferred:

• Prefer certified through Board of Registry, ASCP or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or higher in applicable discipline.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

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Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.