Cytogenetics Laboratory Education Specialist - Core Laboratory Atrium Health Charlotte FT 1st Shift

60987 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Cytogenetics

Full time

Yes

40

Variable. Primarily Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm. Rotating Monday-Friday 12:30pm-9:00pm as needed for teammate training.

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 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.