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

About the role

The Laboratory Educator at Department 60987 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Cytogenetics is responsible for providing education and support to the laboratory, including students and laboratory teammates. They are expected to work independently with a focus on collaboration, communication, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adhering to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming events.
• 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.
• Sets up 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.
• Affirms learning styles and level of experience to customize training programs to provide a unique one-on-one learning experience.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory testing procedures and policies.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to design and develop educational resources.
• Experience in creating and delivering innovative educational solutions.

Benefits

• 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.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

$35.50 - $53.25 per hour based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

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