Pathology Coordinator (Histology) at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Elmhurst, Illinois

Job Description:

IDEXX is expanding in Elmhurst, IL adding a Histology Department. We are looking for YOU!

What's in it for you?

Are you a Vet Tech looking to grow your career in laboratory diagnostics? Are you a science enthusiast who loves the idea of working in a fast-paced environment, helping animals? As a Pathology Production Coordinator (Medical Laboratory Technician I) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will be responsible formaintaining IDEXX's whole slide scanners, assuring digital slide and patient requisition image quality for the Pathology team. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork and quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:30P-5A


• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Adherence to attendance-related policies and expectations is critical to this position.

What can you expect?

You will be assuring accurate and timely delivery of casework (and collateral materials) to on-site & off-site pathologists. You May be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting virtual microscopy (VM) systems which provide remote viewing & digital slide analysis capability to pathologists; organizes and archives pending and completed VM cases; creates and maintains VM system standard operating procedures; tracks VM system errors; troubleshoots VM system problems with pathologists, labs, vendors, IT and others; runs regular meetings and meets with vendors; sets up and trains users; and other related activities according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exercises judgment in evaluating and reporting results in consultation with veterinarians/pathologists and others.


• Performs equipment maintenance activities.


• Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.


• Awareness of quality control and calibration.


• Works under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.


• Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.


• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.


• Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.


• Works on tasks that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.


• Coordinate multiple projects and service improvement initiatives to support pathology business objectives.


• On a daily basis, distribute routine and surplus pathology casework based on FIFO and other pre-defined business rules.


• Perform the following duties and responsibilities:


• Manage the daily operations of IDEXX's whole slide scanners, troubleshoot scanner and network failures, and document equipment downtime.


• Communicate uptime/downtime with IDEXX stakeholders.


• Review pending case list, identify, and communicate "at risk" cases to IDEXX stakeholders.


• Manages Histology Outlook E-mail Box and triages email communication per SOP, assuring that each item is escalated to the responsible party.


• Create, review and/or maintain project plans, SOPs, timelines, databases and other supporting tools to track and report progress of key operational metrics.


• Identify, schedule and coordinate daily histology, deliverables, milestones and required tasks


• Track progress vs. plan, and resolve scheduling conflicts


• Create reports; maintain and update data; and create and maintain process documentation as needed for each project. Update and maintain internal systems as needed.


• Create and establish project tracking metrics and reporting to ensure timely and on budget completion.


• Prepare reports for management and staff. May present reports to management and staff.


• Confer with various cross functional staff to outline tasks in the work plan.


• Communicate project progress via reports, routine updates and business meetings.


• Communicate project results which may include new reports and/or processes for the business


• Work closely with the management team and the functional leaders to analyze, report, and drive the critical projects, plans, events and action items through to completion.


• Provide key support in coordinating and/or executing planned events, programs, field travel, etc.


• Identify, create and establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.


• Work with teams to identify and develop process improvements.


• Audit documentation to ensure compliance with IDEXX processes and ISO standards, if applicable.


• Assist in developing training requirements, training new enhancements and conduct training sessions as necessary.


• May assist and/or lead smaller, basic projects and/or programs.


• Scan requisitions into US Labs Scan


• SPAR slides, blocks, wet tissue as required.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science-related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically 0-1+ years' experience.


• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT- Registered, Licensed or Certified through American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program-AVMA,Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (American Society of Clinical Pathology-ASCP), Histotechnician for histology-specific (HT) (ASCP), or military equivalent a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments.


• General science background, including hematology/chemistry helpful.


• Strong computer skills - MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)


• Database/Access experience preferred


• Ability to devise tracking systems and efficient reporting


• Ability to learn to update internal websites


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and follow-up


• Ability to multitask


• Strong attention to detail


• Effective project administration skills and/or task management skills. Project management skills a plus.


• Self-starter


• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.


• Must be able to interface effectively with individuals from multiple departments at multiple levels.


• Ability to deliver trainings and presentations


• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader


• Ability to develop standards and practices within discipline


• Ability to identify, implement and maintain best practices (continuous improvement)


• Client centered focus (internal and external)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive sitting, phone and computer use.


• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours.


• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.


• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.


• May be required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and Employees via telephone and in person.


• Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person.


• Fluency in the English language.


• Extended hours may be required.
  


• Some travel required.

Why IDEXX

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 9,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.