Medical Laboratory Scientist

Point of Care Technologist

The Point of Care technologist plays an essential role within healthcare settings, focusing on the management and oversight of point-of-care testing (POCT) programs. This position ensures that testing performed outside the traditional laboratory environment meets both regulatory standards and the institution’s quality requirements. By coordinating with healthcare professionals, the coordinator facilitates the effective integration of POCT into patient care, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of diagnostic processes.

Their responsibilities include training non-laboratory personnel, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Point Of Care Technologist Job Duties

• Implement and oversee the point-of-care testing (POCT) programs across various departments, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Oversee the POC middleware (Telcor) including QC review, error monitoring and follow-up on issues to ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA and Joint Commission Standards.

• Train and certify new and existing staff on POCT procedures, equipment use, and quality control measures to maintain high standards of care.

• Manage the inventory of POCT supplies and equipment, including ordering, tracking, and ensuring that all materials are within their use-by dates and in proper working condition.

• Perform routine and ad hoc audits of POCT practices and records to identify areas for improvement, ensure accuracy in test results, and compliance with internal and external guidelines.

• Act as a liaison with laboratory staff, healthcare providers, and department managers to facilitate communication and coordination regarding POCT services and results.

• Develop and update POCT policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements.

What qualifications you will need

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Certified Medical Lab, or Certified Lab Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Lab Scientist, or American Medical Technologist is required
• At least one year experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources
  , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are hospitals for specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. The facilities are located near Medical City Dallas. They are designed to be efficient and result in faster recoveries. We offer an enhanced patient experience. Patients will…