Technical Specialist - Transfusion Services

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Advocate Health operates a large network of care sites, including ACL Laboratories - Lutheran, and is seeking a leader to oversee transfusion status operations in a high-volume clinical lab setting. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, driving accreditation readiness, and coordinating with operational leaders to implement technical methods across the laboratory.

The ideal candidate brings five years of leadership experience in medical technology, a Bachelor’s in Medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Health Administration, Business, Science or related field is desirable.
• Minimum of five years of relevant leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Leads accreditation readiness efforts and develops improvement capabilities.
• Collaborates with leaders and staff to implement technical methods and improve workflow.
• Optimizes equipment layout and processes to support operations and customer needs.
• Participates in standard work creation and continuous quality improvement using PDSA cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Master's degree in Health Administration or related field

Job description

Department: 60474 IL ACL Laboratories - Lutheran

Transfusion Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time 3rd shift hours from 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60

Essential Functions

Ensures all requirements of applicable regulatory agencies (federal, state, local) are satisfied at all times. Leads continuous accreditation readiness efforts and collaborates with others in the development of improvement capabilities. Facilitates assessments, develops, implements, and evaluates corrective action plans based on past surveys and preparatory tracer activities. Collaborates with key teammates (operational leaders, key operators, technical staff, professional partners) for implementation of technical methods in clinical area of expertise. Improves quality and efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout in partnership with department leaders. Collaborates with vendors, technical directors, quality, and lab team to create a standardized method validation plan for new equipment. Focuses on streamlining implementation, meeting minimal manufacture requirements, while remaining compliant with accreditation agencies. Ensures all equipment is implemented in an integrated fashion, optimizing the mix of technology, information systems, and processes to support operational and customer needs. Participates in creation of standard work, sharing technical expertise to optimize efficiencies for continuous improvement. Practice and teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create an environment of continuous quality improvement. Identifies performance improvement opportunities that impact operational & quality metrics. Utilizes the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle to document improvements. Designs and conducts experiments to evaluate new methods with the goal of furthering the scope, quality, and efficiency of clinical laboratory services. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.

Physical Requirements

Works in a busy environment around physicians, technologists, and visitors. Must be able to actively walk and navigate throughout the work area around equipment. Works in an area which contains infectious materials, chemical hazards, and fire and mechanical hazards. Works in an analytical, physical and managerial environment. May be required to stoop, reach, and lift light (20 lbs.) to moderately heavy (50 lbs.) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, business, manufacturing, or related field is required. Master's degree in Health Administration, Business, Science or another related field is desirable. A minimum of five years of relevant leadership experience is required. Can include Group Leader experience. Demonstrated track record of achieving results.

Our Commitment to You

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, and Short- 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, We'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care