POC Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs, demonstrates proficiency and understands Point of Care testing as it relates to patient care. Develops relationships with all nursing areas to promote and monitor testing. Assists in instructing testing personnel in all patient care areas. Performs teaching with a perceptive depth of clinical Laboratory tests and procedures. Ensures that the highest quality of care is maintained at all times for bedside testing. Has thorough knowledge of all CAP, JCAHO and CLIA regulations as it pertains to Point of Care. With input from the Laboratory staff and management, develops and maintains the Performance Improvement program for the Laboratory.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Show competency in performing testing procedures
• Performs, monitors, evaluates Quality control for bedside testing
• Instructs nursing staff on use of instrumentation, develops competencies for nursing staff
• Maintains and complies data for PI for the Laboratory
• Serves as the POCT committee chairperson
• Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours, is an essential job function
• Research new POCT instruments, hospital needs and makes recommendations to Lab Technical Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Licensure/certification/registration: ASCP registered
• Experience: 3 years as MT and/or 2 years supervisor in lab setting
• Special Skills & Qualifications: Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS

Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts