Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access to I290 and I55.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit."

About the Job

In this role, the Transplant Technical Specialist performs and supervise a wide range of cell therapy processing including freezing, thawing and minimal manipulation of cell products. Furthermore, in collaboration with the CIBMTR clinical data, is responsible to cross trained laboratory personnel on CIBMTR data entries to meet CPI requirements. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem-solving, as well as instructing other laboratory staff on BMT processing daily operations. The Transplant Technical specialist, collaborate with the BMT team to maximize workflow and ensure cellular therapy products meet FDA, NMDP and the Foundation on the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) standards and guidelines. * Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a "clinical" laboratory setting through education or work experience required** Overseeing Bone Marrow Transplant processing lab.

Here's what you'll do

• Performs cellular processing of moderate and/or high complexity, including labelling and processing of cell products (freezing and thawing of cells, plasma/red blood cell depletion, cell separation, packaging and shipping), maintenance of chain of custody and chain of identity, collaboration with the clinical team and transport of products in accordance with government guidelines and FACT standards

• Coordinates and supervise lab processing and testing procedures workflow/workload as necessary to ensure timely delivery of cellular therapy products and completion of accurate paperwork and data entry

• Ensures appropriate supply and product inventory management, labeling, quarantine.

• Lead precise training, orientation and competency assessments of lab personnel by supervising QC - related procedures across the BMT schedule with clinical staff

• Lead training of lab personnel for CIBMTR /NMDP and supervise data reporting personnel for CIBMTR, NMDP, managing all aspects of study related requests to meet CPI requirements to meet compliance.

• Maintain laboratory quality assurance programs by revising and developing new procedures (SOPs) to enhance laboratory efficiency and patient care in accordance with FACT requirements. Furthermore, develop procedures for processing and testing for various IRB approved clinical studies.

• Performs troubleshooting as needed. Uses problem solving skills when assessing cellular therapy product analysis to identify causes for unexpected product criteria.

• Provide input and work with the BMT Processing Facility Director and the Program Director on determining and implementing future direction of the Facility.

• Assists in gathering data for validations, and with guidance, assists in data analysis.

• Assists with gathering data for research activities and coordinating communication to processing, research and clinical staff.

• Coordinates and assist onboarding of new cell therapy products and clinical trials.

• Enters charges and understands the impact of cell processing activities on billing and submission of credits and charges.

• Actively involved on BMT Processing QC quarterly audits.

Here's what you'll need

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

• Lead Experience: 3-5 years of healthcare or related science or healthcare field

• Specific Degree(s): Medical Lab Science/Technologist Program or related science degree

Licensure/Certifications:

Preferred

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP MLS) or Certified Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist (ASCP AMT)

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)

• Daily Pay "NEW"

• Competitive Shift Differentials

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• 403(b) with Employer Match

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Referral Rewards

• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Pay Range: $33.00 – $48.00 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary (https://www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran