Point of Care Coordinator

About the role

The Point of Care Coordinator is a lead position within the clinical laboratory that is responsible for coordinating waived and moderately complex testing across multiple laboratory and clinic locations. The Point of Care Coordinator ensures that test systems are properly functioning, maintains and troubleshoots equipment and information systems as needed, and provides technical oversight to all testing personnel outside of the core laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, provide technical oversight, and ensure that all laboratory operations are conducted in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and takes corrective action with equipment and information systems as needed
• Travel to each site at least quarterly
• Career Development
• Provide training and competency assessments. Develop and maintain training and competency materials
• Participation in inspection readiness for appropriate regulatory and accreditation agencies
• Write and maintain current procedure manual(s) in area(s) of expertise using an approved format. Assist with the development, maintenance, and control of laboratory policies and procedures
• Provide data to assist the department in budgeting and monitoring expenses as requested
• Provider leadership for the testing, interpretation, and reporting of results
• Review quality control for problem identification and troubleshooting. Use quality control statistics and control procedures such as comparison between methods and results from proficiency testing to identify and/or correct performance problems
• Develop and oversee validation and verification studies for new instruments, methods, and tests
• Order, assign, and review proficiency testing (PT) scores and evaluations. Facilitate corrective action and training related to PT failures. Counsel and educate staff related to PT failures
• Responsible for staying up to date with new technologies and methodologies. Make recommendations to laboratory leadership
• Assist with maintaining inventory and supplies related to point-of-care testing. Assist with purchasing functions by interacting with supply chain buyers and vendors
• Provide support for point-of-care related information systems, including implementation and validation of new middleware/software/test systems/firmware. Monitor point-of-care middleware and software systems for errors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, AAB)
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist or other relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment
• Solid understanding of CLIA regulations and knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and procedures, including proficiency testing and instrument maintenance
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

Life Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

Emotional Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

Physical Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

Financial Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.