Lab POCT Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement Point of Care Testing at Clinics which maintain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
• Aid in initial CLIA Applications to CMS.
• Create Laboratory Procedure and Quality Control Manuals based on POCT Menu.
• Determine POCT needs to establish POCT menu.
• Order POCT supplies and stage equipment in clinics.
• Resolve workflow issues related to POCT.
• Train all new POC testing personnel, including conducting Initial and Annual Competency assessments.
• Assign annual POCT competencies in Health Stream to testing personnel.
• Visit physician clinics monthly for record reviews and problem-solving sessions.
• Offer troubleshooting assistance to staff facing QC/QA problems with methods or instruments.
• Communicate results to managers and suggest follow-up plans for regulatory compliance.
• Report compliance issues for corrective actions.
• Determine the need for new methodologies for POCT.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Education: Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Licensure: Current License in Louisiana as a Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Laboratory Scientist or LPN License.