MT Coordinator - Point Of Care: Hours Per Week (AM)

Mount Sinai Hospital

Location: 1500 S. Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL 60608

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation

FTE: 1.0

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WHY ALVERNO

We are a highly reliable scientific organization building a culture of service. Our commitment advances the health, wellness and continuity of care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest integrated laboratory networks serving hospitals in the Midwest region. Our network includes 32 hospitals and multiple physician offices.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

This individual is responsible for taking a leadership role in the assigned department. He/she will perform waived, moderate and high complexity tests as authorized. Responsibilities will include specimen collection as needed, specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results. In addition, this individual will participate fully in all quality control procedures and comply with quality assurance and quality management standards as outlined by the department, JCAHO, CAP, CLIA and other applicable agencies. Individuals in this position will carry out administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Conducts training and orientation of RNs, CNAs and technicians that perform POC testing. Conducts annual competency testing for training groups. Oversees and reports CAP proficiency testing for POC testing personnel. Troubleshoots and performs maintenance on POC instruments. Performs linearity and phase-in and between instrument comparison for instruments. Phases in new controls and reagents. Monitors QC on tests and troubleshoot problems. Orders reagents and necessary instruments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and have one year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in a high complexity laboratory setting.

At least two years' experience in a clinical laboratory is required.