POINT OF CARE COORDINATOR, POINT OF CARE TESTING

Description WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit.We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance.We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides. WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums401(k) with employer matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee discountsCompany paid life insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCancer InsuranceAccident InsurancePet InsuranceTuition ReimbursementOn-the-job training and skills developmentOpportunities for growth and advancementEmployee Assistance Program JOB LOCATION : Main Campus DEPARTMENT: POINT OF CARE TESTING SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0800-1700 Position Summary Supports / oversees POCT processes and promotes optimal patient outcomes. Develops, evaluates, and revises standards and policies and procedures for point of care testing. Serves as a resource for Nursing Staff and other health care providers in performance of POCT. Functions to optimize patient outcomes by providing full assessment and monitoring of performance of POCT, and by resolving issues/problems, and assessing and documenting POCT staff competency. Provides regular and impromptu education and consultation services in POCT. Review literature for trends in POCT, and evaluate and develop new POCT procedures. Monitor current CLIA certifications for all outside entities of the organization that perform POC tests. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Current MT certification or must have certification within 18 months of hire, with at least 2 years laboratory experience, which includes experience in bench work and leadership/teaching experience. Flexible in work schedule, assignments, workloads, setting priorities and utilizing problem solving techniques. Ability to formulate letters, memos, document clinical information, create policies and procedures, and provide learning opportunities. Ability to analyze regulations, standards, and clinical issues related to patient outcomes. Excellent verbal, written, and behavioral communication skills. Ability to work effectively with and assess learning/training needs of various non-Lab healthcare personnel. Ability to plan and conduct educational programs for a wide range of healthcare personnel based on objectives and effectiveness of programs. Ability to understand the duties and responsibilities of non-Lab personnel that perform POC testing and how such interact with POC performance. Utilize variety of office, educational, clinical and non-clinical equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in Hospital, Laboratory setting, and office or classroom/meeting areas. Primarily daytime hours with flexibility required meeting educational needs. Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (occasionally in excess of 25 pounds). Mental effort required to accesses, plan, and make or recommend decisions in complex environment. Likely to be exposed to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases. See What All Of The Hype Is About https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54