CLS, Point of Care Coordinator Day Shift, St Helena

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units.

In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Prioritizes and performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens. Reviews, evaluates, documents and reports results. Preserves confidentiality of patients and follows lab safety and maintenance protocols. Trains and supervises trainees, laboratory assistants and clerks as needed. Maintains responsibility for the overall operation of all Point of Care Testing (POCT) activities for the assigned region in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, and the POCT Committees and Nursing Leadership.

Assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies, developing and maintaining appropriate POCT quality assurance program, monitoring testing and QA processes including recording and reporting of results, ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment. Collaborates with staff who supervise point of care testing in their respective departments and develops training and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, allied health technology or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Required
• Master's Degree:
  Preferred
• Five years' related experience:
  Preferred

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required in CA
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must beat least 21 yrs of age or older:
  Required

• Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens.
• Performs calibration, quality control and maintenance procedures on laboratory instruments.
• Responsibile of all point of care testing in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, and the POCT Committees and Nursing Leadership.
• Maintains quality assurance program and CLIA standards ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment.
• Ensures training and competencies are complete and grants access to qualified staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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