Point of Care Coordinator

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Point of Care Coordinator (Medical Technologist Specialist) to join our Point of Care Lab team. This part time role will work 64 hours within a two week pay period – weekdays only – on days (either 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM OR 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex testing. Uses automated equipment and specialized processes for testing and accurately interpreting the results of blood and bodily fluids that are submitted to the laboratory being able to identify abnormal results

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system and /or patient result logs

Based on training and protocol recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values

Performs and monitors quality control processes, establish and monitor quality assurance and record keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, according the standard operating procedures to assure accuracy and validity of test results

Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures and participates in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures according to regulatory protocol

Performs troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and inventory and/or patient samples as they occur and evaluates methods for solutions

Assists in the training/teaching of new staff members and/or student interns

Assists supervisor/team lead in operational department activities, including but not limited to scheduling, evaluation of new technologies, administration of QC programs, research and /or development projectsssists in the training/teaching of new staff members and/or student interns

In addition to the duties above, Medical Technology Specialists perform the following additional duties in specialized areas:

Point of Care:

Function as a technical liaison to the Point of Care area

Organize and facilitate training and competency assessment programs for point of care testing (POCT) personnel

Monitor compliance of testing areas

Coordinate proficiency testing program with POCT areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Science

Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) -OR-

An approved equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Customer service skills License/Certifications:

Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) -OR-

Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP)

As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass one of these certifying exams within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12 month period