Field Training Manager
Wood Dale, Illinois
At a glance
At Quest, phlebotomists apply their expertise and our cutting-edge technology to deliver quality patient care in a safe and supportive environment. No matter your level or experience, every day is a chance to grow, contribute, and learn–all while carrying out meaningful work that makes a positive impact on our business. Here, you can begin a life-long career for an organization that spans across the nation. It really is a chance to collaborate with passionate, smart team members and blaze a career trail that reflects your unique abilities.
“The people that I work with is what keeps me here. We all work together as a team, and you don’t find that at most places. Also, helping people is what keeps me here because we have a big impact on their health.”
- Jamie Moniello, Phlebotomist, Float
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- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Detail-oriented
- Efficient
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See how your career can grow
At Quest, we understand our combined ideas and passions are keys to our success–and to promoting a healthier world. That’s why we prioritize collaboration and professional development, so we can grow and succeed collectively and as individuals. From applying your existing skills and developing new ones to on-the-job training, mentorship, and the guidance you need to thrive at the forefront of the healthcare industry, it’s no wonder phlebotomists have long-term, rewarding career paths here. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.
- Patient Services Representative Patient Services Representative
- Sr. Patient Services Representative Sr. Patient Services Representative
- Patient Services Group Lead or Trainer Patient Services Group Lead or Trainer
- Patient Services Supervisor Patient Services Supervisor
- Additional Advancement Opportunities Additional Advancement Opportunities
Job Details
Job Description
Field Training Manager - Wood Dale, IL, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay range: $93,200 - $167,400 / year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!
Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Training
- Leads regional functional efforts in planning, organizing, and conducting company training programs
- Conducts needs analysis to identify current and future state training needs
- Facilitates core training curriculum with a focus on improving overall employee engagement
- Maintains training documentation that is in compliance with regulatory agency requirements
- Provides input by identifying training needs and proactively looks for training opportunities using data analysis
- Evaluates the success and impact of the learning experiences and makes appropriate improvements or recommendations
- Verifies adherence to SOPs, compliance, and safety, or to enhance performance
- May create and deliver train-the-trainer sessions
- Partners with Quest Management System (QMS) leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to keep training materials current
New hire training & onboarding
- Oversees functional training related to effective on-boarding of new employees to ensure smooth transition and favorable assimilation for Patient Services teams.
- Delivers training material for new employees using a variety of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on the job training, meetings and workshops.
- Leads team who coaches and trains new employees to meet goals, learn new procedures, gain functional/technical skills and provide outstanding customer experience with quality and efficiency.
- Ensures direct reports provides appropriate feedback to the Supervisor of new employees, based on the observation/results of the training conducted
- Ensures direct reports conduct follow-up training to determine transfer of learning and effectiveness of the training, when necessary
- Participates in staff competency assessments and corrective action plans
Other
- Models and demonstrates adherence to Everyday Excellence Guiding principles
- Demonstrates strong collaboration skills with the ability to interact well with others; invites input from others. This role will have a strong partnership with peer Training Managers, Learning and Development Center of Excellence, National Patient Services (PS), and PS leadership.
- Prioritizes time effectively and efficiently and understands holistic training impact on service/production
- Creates a climate where new employees want to do their best
- Empowers new employees by bringing out the value of the work they do through effective training
- Enables continuous process improvement and adopts QMS principles
- Engages frontline staff to bring forward creative ideas and possesses good judgment about which ideas to implement
- Works across regional leadership team to ensure effective and impactful training delivery programs
Qualifications:
Required Work Experience:
- 5 years of relevant training design and/or facilitation experience or applicable functional specific work experience
- 3 years experience direct management experience leading dispersed teams
Preferred Work Experience:
- Patient Services leadership experience preferred
- Leadership experience leading direct reports preferred
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Travel 25-50%
- Presenting to large audiences
- Visual acuity and attention to detail
- May require color-blind test (functional specific)
- May require extended periods of sitting or standing
- Ability to manage stress
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Skills:
- Must be able to present material to be understood by a diverse group of individuals
- Ability to work independently
- Ensure the confidentiality of patients, employees, and laboratory documents
- May on occasion be required to attend meetings or training sessions outside standard work schedule
- Strong leadership, project and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Customer Focus
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Time Management
- Motivating others
- Approachability
- Presentation skills
- Functional/technical skills
- Leadership skills
People Leader Responsibility:
Estimated 3-5 site/territory trainers as direct reports depending on size of region
Work Environment:
Travel 25-50% - various locations in a specified geography
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Culture
We’ve built a welcoming workplace where all people are inspired to learn, develop and progress in their careers. There’s a broad range of opportunities, so you can explore many career paths in one company. There’s resources to help you build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.
Learn moreBenefits
We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.
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Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision
From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.
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Annual incentive plans
All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.
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401(k)
You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.
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