What are the responsibilities and job description for the POINT OF CARE COORDINATOR position at Archbold Medical Center?
Point of Care Coordinator - Laboratory
Responsbilities
The employee demonstrates leadership skills and functions as a role model within the department/facility for POC testing.
Demonstrates the initiative and flexibility to handle non-technical and clerical duties as the need arises.
Must possess the appropriate level of skill and knowledge for laboratory areas including, but not limited to Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Immunology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunohematology, specimen collection, specimen processing, results reporting, quality assurance, and laboratory safety
Must have the ability to combine the characteristics of a supervisor and bench technologist/nurse liaison while maintaining workload and workflow throughout all areas of laboratory as related to POCT
Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means
Ability to work independently and to interact professionally with patients, staff, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital department employees
Must have a high degree of integrity, initiative, and self-organization, and make medical and technical judgments as required, with and/or without supervisory assistance
Must have knowledge of requirements for regulatory agencies and compliance for Point of Care testing.
Good physical and mental health, ability with no limitations to lift, pull, bend, push, and walk moderate distances. Sit for long periods of time using proper body mechanics, visual acuity (with corrective lenses, if required) to read printed material and visualize objects, visual acuity to the degree to detect changes in color, hearing ability (with auditory aids, if required) to understand speech in a normal speaking voice without visualizing the speaker, speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information, ability to work under stressful conditions and situations, ability to work under close supervision or independently as required, possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous materials, possibility of having to lift objects up to 30 lbs. in weight.
Quality assurance, Quality Control, Performance Improvement
Qualifications
Appropriate degree and certification as MLT, MT, LPN or RN
1-2 years of experience in the clinical field of Medical Technology or Nursing
Qualifications as deemed necessary to be in accordance with certification or licensure by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Perks/Benefits
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 650 patient beds. We employ more than 2,700 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
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Responsbilities
The employee demonstrates leadership skills and functions as a role model within the department/facility for POC testing.
Demonstrates the initiative and flexibility to handle non-technical and clerical duties as the need arises.
Must possess the appropriate level of skill and knowledge for laboratory areas including, but not limited to Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Immunology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunohematology, specimen collection, specimen processing, results reporting, quality assurance, and laboratory safety
Must have the ability to combine the characteristics of a supervisor and bench technologist/nurse liaison while maintaining workload and workflow throughout all areas of laboratory as related to POCT
Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means
Ability to work independently and to interact professionally with patients, staff, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital department employees
Must have a high degree of integrity, initiative, and self-organization, and make medical and technical judgments as required, with and/or without supervisory assistance
Must have knowledge of requirements for regulatory agencies and compliance for Point of Care testing.
Good physical and mental health, ability with no limitations to lift, pull, bend, push, and walk moderate distances. Sit for long periods of time using proper body mechanics, visual acuity (with corrective lenses, if required) to read printed material and visualize objects, visual acuity to the degree to detect changes in color, hearing ability (with auditory aids, if required) to understand speech in a normal speaking voice without visualizing the speaker, speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information, ability to work under stressful conditions and situations, ability to work under close supervision or independently as required, possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous materials, possibility of having to lift objects up to 30 lbs. in weight.
Quality assurance, Quality Control, Performance Improvement
Qualifications
Appropriate degree and certification as MLT, MT, LPN or RN
1-2 years of experience in the clinical field of Medical Technology or Nursing
Qualifications as deemed necessary to be in accordance with certification or licensure by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Perks/Benefits
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 650 patient beds. We employ more than 2,700 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
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