Point of Care Testing Coordinator

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities; LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

• Ensure that POC testing meets all regulatory requirements and design an organized, well-documented program providing assistance to all POC testing user sites.
• Compile all data into a monthly report for the Laboratory Manager, noting any deficiencies or errors.
• Monitor POC patient results.
• Review glucose meter results and troubleshoot any unusual or unexpected values.
• Troubleshoot performance failures and initiate corrective action and/or repair.
• Maintain glucose meter inventory and perform changeouts.
• Remain current on POCT instrumentation and procedures in the field.
• Provide input into the selection of instrumentation appropriate for POCT needs.
• Identify and implement avenues for POCT quality process improvement in collaboration with senior management.
• Coordinate testing education, including organizing required training and competency testing for non-laboratory staff performing POC testing.

• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Specialist) issued through LSBME.

• Capable of working under stress; excellent time‑management skills and independent decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to a fluid work environment where deadlines and priorities constantly change.

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.