Clinical Laboratory Point of Care (POC) Coordinator

About the role

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to join their lab team as a Point of Care Coordinator. The position is available full-time, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE), with 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday (7:30a-4p or 8a-4:30p), no weekends or holidays. The starting pay is $25.38 and up, based on years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate all laboratory tests performed in patient care areas by non-lab personnel.
• Ensure all users are trained on POC tests and that regulatory agency standards are met and certifications are maintained.
• Work closely with the Lab Administrative Director, Supervisor, and Point of Care Testing Committee on system-wide POCT issues, including assessing new requests, connectivity, policy/procedure changes, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in POCT device selection and validation, ensuring precision and accuracy standards are met.
• Maintain and monitor record-keeping systems; oversee the entire POCT Quality Control (QC) program; review patient and QC results for technical and clerical problems.
• Develop and maintain procedures for Point of Care Testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a biological science.
• Two years laboratory experience, including previous Point of Care Testing experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist in the state of Wisconsin.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA).
• Retirement plan with 401k match and annual discretionary base contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center.
• Employee Assistance Program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and other perks.

What's Available

Full-time, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)

8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday (7:30a-4p or 8a-4:30p)

No weekends or holidays

Starting pay of $25.38 and up, based on years of experience

Join Us

If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you. Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties in western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is to inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.