Point of Care Coordinator

The Department

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria. Bayside Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics.

APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology. APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work.

Bayside Health (Alfred Care Group) and Monash Health have established a partnership and are delivering pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes, collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Point of Care Coordinator (POCC) located at Alfred Hospital. The POCC provides governance and oversight to existing Point of Care testing (POCT) associated with Alfred Pathology Service and advises external users currently operating in Alfred Care Group.

• Ensures all POCT devices are selected, purchased, utilized and maintained in accordance with Alfred Care Group policy and applicable laboratory quality policies and standards.
• Works with Clinicians, Nurses and Alfred Pathology Staff to ensure all POCT devices are selected, purchased, utilized and maintained in accordance with Alfred Care Group policy and applicable laboratory quality policies and standards.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience working in a pathology laboratory in a scientific or quality assurance role or similar
• Excellent negotiating and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience using Point of Care devices
• Experience reporting and handling patient results
• An understanding of ISO 15189 and NPAAC guidelines

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Monthly accrued day off (ADO)
• Discounted parking
• Close to public transport and shops

Contact Information

To apply, please visit the position description. For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jodie Wright on 9076 3033. Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday, 27 July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.