Lab Point of Care Technologist

Position Overview

IND123 SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Assists the Point of Care Coordinator with implementation and operation for the point of care program (POC) for both campuses. Reviews the POC program operations for accurate and reliable test results and monitors testing staff to ensure adherence to established policies, practices and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in science related field. MT ASCP preferred.
• Experience: Three years of experience as a Medical Technologist, experience with POC preferred.

Essential Functions

• In conjunction with the Point of Care Coordinator, oversees quality assurance of POC testing performed by CH personnel.
• Discusses findings with laboratory management and exercises discretion and judgment to develop and implement corrective measures, including recommending new policies and procedures and training programs.
• Contributes to collection of data and development of reports for POC quality assurance activities.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements for POC and works with nursing managers and lab leadership to monitor compliance with all POC Laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and analyzes outcomes, reviews results of proficiency testing, and reviews monthly departmental POC quality assurance reports to assess degree of compliance with POC quality assurance standards.
• Reviews quality control results with publication of statistical parameters of each unit.
• Conducts initial orientation and ongoing training and competency for all employees performing POC.
• Oversees the activities of the POC testing staff to ensure they generate accurate and reliable test results.
• Maintains accurate records, procedure manuals, quality assurance records and quality control records as required.
• Fulfills all accreditation and regulatory requirements related to POC testing.
• Follows policy and procedures for validation, calibration, accuracy, repeatability and method comparison testing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands include: Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Continuous physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear.
• Lifting: Floor to Waist 20 lbs., Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.

Special Training

• Intermediate computer skills.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities

• Ability to independently assess situations considers various alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action.
• Demonstrates professional competency and analytical ability.
• Able to multitask and capable of adhering to deadlines and expectations.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Usual Work Day

• 8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No
• If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program