Bone Marrow Transplant -Technical Specialist

Employment Type:Full timeShift: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."

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Hours:

• Full-Time
• Days
• Area: Radiation Hematology Oncology-BMT
• Location: Maywood, IL;

About the Job

In this role, the Transplant Technical Specialist participates in and supervises the daily operation of the bone marrow transplant processing laboratory to insure the precision and reproducibility of cord bleed, stem cell and bone marrow cell manipulations for transplantation in patients in accordance with governmental agencies, ie 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

• Develop training, lab operation, quality assurance program and maintenance processes.
• Provide input and work with Facility Director and Scientific Review Board on determining and implementing future direction of the Facility.
• Organize, schedule and supervise lab processing and testing procedures. Supervise QC related procedures.
• Teach all aspects of progenitor cell processing to medical technical visitors. Supervise data reporting personnel for CIBMTR, NMDP, managing all aspects of study related requests to meet CPI requirements to meet compliance.
• Perform stem cell selection, cryopreservation and expansion
• Develop new procedures to enhance laboratory efficiency and patient
  care. In addition develop procedures for processing and testing for
  various IRB approved clinical studies.

Here's what you'll need

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Lead Experience: 1-2 years
• Specify Degree(s): Medical Lab Science/Technologist Program

Licensure/Certifications:
Required:

• 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

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.