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. Provides technical oversight for all POC testing and instrumentation. Serves as a liaison between the Laboratory, Nursing, and other Diagnostic Service areas. Oversees the Laboratory’s Quality program. Coordinates and monitors programs that ensure that all Regulatory Agency requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees Point of Care Testing performed within the hospital and off-site hospital department locations.
• 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.
• 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 monitors programs that ensure that all Regulatory Agency requirements are met.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or other related field.
• Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience as a working laboratory professional.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$33.05 - $49.60

Schedule

Full-time day shift hours from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Occasional weekends required.