Laboratory Education Specialist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Lab Educator to lead onboarding and training for laboratory teammates and students. The role emphasizes educational program design, collaboration with lab leadership, and maintaining training documentation.

A system-wide approach to teaching excellence and competency assessment is expected. The position supports ongoing patient care by ensuring staff are proficient in testing procedures and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on education innovation and

Qualifications

• Teaching experience and curriculum design in a lab setting.
• Experience leading training for students and teammates.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate onboarding and training for new teammates and students.
• Design and implement standard training resources across the lab.
• Collaborate with lab leadership to deliver effective educational programs.
• Perform competency assessments and ensure accreditation requirements are met.
• Maintain clear shift-to-shift communications with leadership.

Skills

Teaching

Onboarding

Training coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT(ASCP)/MLS/MB/HTL/CT ASCP certifications

Job description

Department

60925 Carolinas Medical Center - Administration: Lab Acute Care

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Day shift with some travel. This job will primarily be onsite.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience as a lead/trainer or participated in the SBB program. Blood bank experience is highly preferred.

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Participates in a competency assessment program, where qualified.
• Fosters a culture that values and recognizes the importance of teaching excellence for students and teammates.
• Collaborates with lab leaders to deliver a new teammate onboarding experience that is inclusive, teamwork focused, and highlights our Culture Commitments.
• Assigns and coordinates efficient training of students and teammates, delegating authority, and responsibility as appropriate to ensure training documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Designs, develops, and facilitates the dissemination of standard best practice training resources in response to healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities of the organization.
• Utilizes multiple education modalities and leverages use of technology to provide educational activities both on and off the bench to increase engagement and productivity.
• Assesses learning styles and level of experience to customize training programs to provide a unique one-on-one learning experience.
• Performs competency assessments for teammates, ensuring that all teammates meet accreditation complexity requirements prior to reporting patient results and ongoing thereafter.
• Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Bachelor's degree required. At least two years prior experience in a laboratory setting required and 5 years' experience preferred. MT(ASCP), MLS (ASCP), M(ASCP), MB(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) or CT(ASCP) preferred. MT(ASCP), MLS (ASCP), M(ASCP), MB(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) or CT(ASCP) required as appropriate to perform clinical testing. Teaching experience preferred.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

A laboratory technologist who applies clinical expertise in evidence-based laboratory practice to provide education and support to the laboratory including both students completing clinical rotations and laboratory teammates. The Lab Educator provides direct support in the creation of educational curriculum and works in collaboration with the system lab leaders, program chairs, and laboratory staff. This position requires an individual to work with a high-level of independence, be a system thinker with strong collaboration skills, excel in communication, and have a passion for creating and delivering innovative educational solutions for leaders, students, and teammates.