Medical Technologist I - Point of Care Coordinator

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027871

Salary: $35.89-$56.18 hourly rate-commensurate with experience

Posting Close Date: 10/30/2024

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary
Provide assistance to the Medical Technologist Ill (Manager of Point of Care Testing, Safety, Quality Assurance and Compliance) in the oversight and coordination of Point of Care Testing (clinical laboratory testing) throughout the hospital and ambulatory sites, maintaining laboratory compliance with CLIA, CAP and TJC and other appropriate regulatory agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

35% Follow up on QI/Compliance requests.

20% Assist in the management of PPM physician testing.

Assist with PT recordkeeping (surveys/evaluations)

15% Assist in the management of POCT PT records

Assist in graphing QAI monitors

Request QAI data.

Process and document incoming CAP surveys

10% Assist in the management of CLIA certificates

Assist in the management of CLSI requests.

Assist in checking samples.

Assist in the management of HIM monthly audits

10% Assist in the Management of the Safety Program: Fire Drills, OSHA tours, EHSO audits, lab safety meetings, chemical inventories, TB surveillance, packaging bio hazardous samples.

10% Assist in the organization of CAP inspection records

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Meets basic standards and qualifications for laboratory testing personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Subpart M, Section 493.1489.
  
  The CLIA reference can be found at the following website address. This is a direct link:
  https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_c_lab.pdf
  
  Note: It is recommended that, in order to ensure consistent application of these qualifications, the evaluation and verification of an applicant’s credentials be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of an experienced clinical laboratory technologist and the personnel department in a manner which will preserve the applicant’s anonymity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer that incumbent have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or a closely related field.
• Must have one year of clinical experience in the absence of a MLS or other Laboratory Science degree/certification.
• Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulatory requirements. Must have knowledge of CAP and TJC requirements.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 10/30/2024.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Go to https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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