POC Technologist

About the role

The Point of Care Technologist role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital in Bangor, ME. This role is variable days, 7:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an integrated system for Point of Care.
• Aids test sites in selecting and implementing standardized procedures, policies, methods, training, competency standards, and competency assessment tools.
• Schedules and/or performs semi-annual instrument test correlations as dictated by test complexity categories.
• Acts as a liaison to coordinate activities within a diverse organization and collaborates effectively with patient care providers and support staff at all levels.
• Supports the POC test site in the performance of patient testing, quality control, and documentation.
• Prepares and updates documents and SOPs as needed for inspections and/or accrediting agencies.
• Works with Biomedical Engineering and Information Technology departments in repair and troubleshooting issues when necessary.
• Coordinates the analysis of CAP PT/CAP Quality Cross Check unknown specimens at POC test sites by qualified staff.
• Works with the appropriate clinical and support personnel, test-site managers, distributors, and vendors in evaluating new requests for point of care testing.
• Coordinates the analysis of CAP PT/CAP Quality Cross Check unknown specimens at POC test sites by qualified staff.
• Participates as a member of a laboratory inspection team as needed.
• Trains newly assigned employees.
• Maintains complete and accurate records, i.e., instrument worksheets and maintenance sheets as needed.
• Maintains an adequate level of supplies.
• Performs inventory control and ordering as needed.
• Checks and standardizes reagents.
• Performs all system functions necessary to achieve the timely reporting of results.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Communicates with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Lifts a minimum of 40 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

  Requirements

  • Associate degree.
  • ASCP or equivalent eligible.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in scientific understanding of laboratory practices, in particular quality control and quality assurance.
  • Correlates and understands the theory of complex testing procedures including associating the results to patient diagnosis and clinical condition.
  • Knowledgeable and competent at all tasks as delineated in the job description of the Med Technician II.

  Qualifications

  • Previous hospital experience.
  • PPOC experience.
  • Certified as MLT (ASCP) or CLT (NCA).

  Skills

  None specified in the job description.

  Benefits

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
  • Best-in-class well-being programs.
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program.
  • Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program.
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off.
  • FinFit financial coaching and services.
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Annual incentive plans.
  • Matching gifts program.
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
  • Career advancement opportunities.

  Pay

  Pay range: Minimum of $32.17+ per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

  Schedule

  Variable days, 7:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.