Coordinator - Point of Care Testing - Blood Bank Job Detroit area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Position: Coordinator - Point of Care Testing - Blood Bank - 20 hrs - Days -

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under supervision from laboratory leadership, may lead the preparation and delivery of training efforts to improve quality for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PALM) and the activities related to point‑of‑care (POC) activities outside of the usual laboratory. Prepares and maintains POC operating procedures to meet accrediting and regulatory requirements and in PALM‑approved standardized format. Collects quality data to plan and lead educational efforts to facilitate awareness and to implement improvements.

May assist caregivers and other healthcare workers in the development of staff training and ensure accrediting and regulatory compliance for POC laboratories.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the training, competency testing and needed follow‑up of all point‑of‑care (POC) testing personnel. Assesses the need for staff training. Develops and conducts training programs and competency testing as required.

Routinely reviews quality control data and point‑of‑care test results performed by caregivers and all other POC testers. Identifies and resolves defects. Reports findings to all appropriate leadership staff.

Recommends, implements, and monitors quality control and proficiency testing programs at POC testing sites and coordinates such activities with similar programs in the central pathology laboratory.

Assists nursing educators and physicians with the development of training programs for all caregivers performing POC testing. May assist in leading quality improvement training and education for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine staff.

Prepares periodic reports to laboratory leadership on performance, volume, accreditation readiness and other performance metrics.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or Allied Health Administration from an accredited institution.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressive responsibility including demonstrated leadership qualities in an accredited laboratory.

Certification as a MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLT (ASCP), or CLT/NCA is required.

Additional Information

Organization:
Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department:
Pathology Blood Bank
Shift: Day Job
Union Code:
Not Applicable

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