What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Technologist - Level 4 (Point of Care) position at NYC HEALTH+HOSPITALS | BELLEVUE?
Position Summary :
Provides technical resources and daily direction to end users with regards to laboratory policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Provide regular in-service training and education to the end users for POCT moderate complexity testing / analyzers. Direct observation of patient test performance through operator training, competency assessment, equipment monitoring, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control testing, and proficiency testing. Assure the staff performs the tests correctly and that they are reported accurately. Resolves the technical problems and oversees remedial actions taken. Manages the certification and roster list for CAP / NYS inspections. Works independently under general direction, plans, organizes, and schedules POC end user training requirements for initial, 6month and annual certifications. Assists with oversight of Point of Care in the absence of the primary supervisor.
Principal Responsibilities :
I. SUPERVISORY OVERSIGHT -POCT end users training / Technical consultant
Provides the training for moderate complexity POCT testing as well as proper guidance of laboratory policies and regulatory requirements. Resolves technical problems of POCT system and provides support to the lab section COQ holder.
Performance Criteria :
- Assists lab section supervisor in monitoring compliance of organization’s Service Standards by POC end users
- Serves as back-up Supervisor for the POCT lab in the absence of the principal supervisor.
- Performs scheduling for end user training
- Trains new and current employees and oversees the technical performance of POC employees during orientation
- Offers continuing guidance and technical assistance to end users on POCT procedures and equipment.
- Completes certification, provides access and certifies operators in QML / GEM Website.
- Manages roster list of operators to comply with CAP, CLIA AND NYSDOH regulatory inspection.
- Assists with troubleshooting technical problems and takes remedial action to resolve the issues.
- Plans, organizes and schedules the training for expired certification of end users.
- Is knowledgeable about patient confidentiality requirements.
- Communicates POC problems with devices, reagents, and QC to the Lab supervisor, director and administration
III. POC Responsibilities
Provide complete oversight of POC testing.
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