Point of Care Test Coord

Job Summary

The Point-of Care Coordinator assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of all aspects of point-of-care testing performed by non-lab staff, and regulatory compliance in the Clinical laboratories. Maintains, monitors and supports the achievement of effective quality programs to guarantee a safe and efficacious quality laboratory testing utilizing good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices.

Essential Functions

• Assisting in the performance of quality control procedures related to the laboratory Point of Care program
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows the laboratory's Quality Management System and provides metrics to Laboratory Director related to point of care
• Operate and maintain laboratory and hospital point of care equipment
• Trains new users of point of care tests and acts as designee for competencies (if qualified).
• Quality Assurance, Calibrations, and Quality Control processes
• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%)
• Ensures all procedures system procedures are updated and reflect current regulatory and compliance standards.
• Review lab results and notifies physician of abnormal results.
• Instructs and supervises other technical personnel as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Lab Technology Program, biological or chemical science required
• 1-2 years Experience with intricacies of laboratory quality control program. required
• 1-3 years Experience in laboratory working with point of care testing required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Plans and schedules POC activities for hospital as needed
• Point of care analyzer troubleshooting and vendor interaction as needed
• Reviews patient test results
• Assures that all licensing and accreditation requirements are in full compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely and effectively with other hospital departments and their respective leaders.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Computer Competency

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent required or