Point of Care & Quality Coordinator

About the role

Coordinates and oversees Point of Care Testing performed within the hospital and off-site hospital department locations. May include oversight of multiple hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight for all POC testing and instrumentation.
• Assists supervisor with technical staff development including competency and coaching, correcting performance as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between the Laboratory, Nursing, and other Diagnostic Service areas.
• Maintains POC Quality Assurance program for Ancillary departments outside of the lab, including orientation, training, and competencies.
• Covers the Laboratory’s Quality program.
• Reviews, prepares, and shares quality data with site leadership and/or site quality committee, and may participate in monthly/quarterly quality meetings, as appropriate.
• Researches and identifies quality improvement opportunities and indicators for the department.
• Coordinates and oversees the Laboratory’s Quality program.
• Coordinates and monitors programs that ensure that all Regulatory Agency requirements are met.

Requirements

License/Registration/Certification Required: Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification. American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.

Minimum Education And Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience as a working laboratory professional.

Qualifications

• Maintains current knowledge of all technical aspects of the specialty and any computer integration.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory computer systems, including use of word processing programs and spreadsheets.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations, maintaining professional composure at all times.
• Ability to consistently handle multi-tasking, meet established deadlines, and recognize assignments that may be delegated.
• Ability to build and support a highly cohesive and functional team.
• Maintains knowledge of all accrediting agency standards to ensure compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with the contents of all pertinent policy and procedure manuals.

Skills

• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, or walk most of the workday.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radiations, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.
• May be required to wear lab coats, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0800-1630 M-F

Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.