Point of Care Testing Coordinator - FT 2nd Shift at HUP

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures using appropriate equipment and instruments available in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures
• Exercises good judgment in result interpretation and problem solving
• Recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment or procedures
• Performs maintenance and repair on instruments as required
• Performs and records quality control for instruments and equipment
• Initiates troubleshooting and corrective action
• Notifies the manager of quality control results that are outside of established laboratory ranges and documents what corrective actions were taken
• Identifies statistical trends and devises action plans to bring testing into acceptable performance ranges
• Learns new procedures within reasonable time frame
• Performs several tasks simultaneously during peak workload situations
• Completes tasks within allotted time
• Effectively assists co-workers in the absence of specific instruction or during lag time to accomplish departmental or section goals
• Sets additional assignments/responsibilities as needed
• Presents in-services for personnel performing POC tests
• Aids in instruction of procedures and techniques to students, technologists and new employees
• Ensures that all areas performing POC tests are meeting initial, six-month and annual competencies, as well as maintaining complete competency records
• Maintains a productive, cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory
• Communicates efficiently with staff performing POCT, supervisors and co-workers
• Maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel answers inquiries regarding test results, methodologies, test specificity and sensitivity
• Demonstrates initiative in continually improving departmental functioning, as well as personal knowledge, skills and work experience
• Completes mandatory in-services on or before the due date
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: in MLS or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement)
• Equivalent Experience: And 3+ years Experience with moderate, high complexity laboratory testing experience
• Qualify as general supervisor and/or technical consultants under CLIA-88