Point of Care Specialist Laboratory
Point of Care Specialist Laboratory
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Job Description
Overview
Responsible for monitoring surveillance and reporting all pointofcare testing performed in all hospital areas. Writes protocols develops quality assurance KPIs and oversees quality control. Integrates and relates data generated by the various units of pointofcare testing comparing data to lab standards while making judgments regarding possible discrepancies and develops solutions to problems relating to pointofcare testing. Responsible for directing the technical competency programs for pointofcare testing and establishing a correlation between the new and existing pointofcare testing methodologies with the clinical laboratory instrumentation. Must maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate oversight of testing on various shifts and multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports laboratory leadership in preparing the department budget for point of care based on department needs.
- Ensures that pointofcare operations are continually assessed for quality and that if necessary changes are made to meet hospital and departmental targets/goals.
- Ensures hospital and laboratory staff are properly trained to perform and document pointofcare testing.
- Assures ongoing readiness of pointofcare testing sites throughout the system for inspections. Provides support for inspections.
- Develops reviews and revises system and departmental point of care testing policies and procedures in the required format and ensures they are current and reflect all relevant accreditation standards. Assures policies and procedures are available to all personnel. Responsible for ensuring all internal training documents/modules are current.
- Assesses technology and methods for pointofcare testing applications and works with the administrative director to implement changes.
- Maintains data systems and equipment used in the pointofcare testing program.
- Recommends improvements and participates in decisions to improve patient care and reduce expenses.
- Ensures adequate supply chain management of pointofcare testing supplies for assigned locations.
- Assures that audits of pointofcare testing sites are performed at the system facilities to assure compliance with pointofcare accreditation requirements. Provides staff retraining if needed.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology preferred or related science. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. ASCP or equivalent certification required.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clinical laboratory is required. Prior experience in pointofcare oversight is preferred.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $37.48$50.78
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
