Point of Care Testing Coordinator

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Day (United States of America)

This front‑line resource position in the laboratory requires exercise of independent judgment and responsibilities. Supervision:
Oversees daily operations of waived and non‑waived laboratory testing in areas other than the main laboratory. Technical:
Performs POCT tests and related correlation procedures according to site and system‑approved protocols. Materials:
Maintains site equipment, supplies and service contracts to support lab site services within budget. Compliance:
Performs site quality management activities for testing, policies, accreditation and licensure.

Education:

Oversees nursing staff training and competency assessments in all areas of POCT. Performs other duties as assigned: works the bench as needed.

• Oversees training of new employees on computer/IT lab systems
• Proficient use of lab IT systems.
• Develops and implements comprehensive training program to meet orientation/annual competency requirements.
• Trains new employees on all aspects of lab information systems to include Sunquest (Smart Term), Middleware (WAM, Mysis, Instrument Manager, BD Computer) and Epic.
• Learns and maintains knowledge of updates/upgrades with the lab information system and educates staff.
• Serves as a resource for staff, troubleshoots IT issues, communicates with system lab IT team as needed to find resolution.
• Oversees daily operations of waived and non‑waived laboratory testing in areas other than the main laboratory.
• Work with nursing personnel, care givers, medical providers and act as a department resource.
• Maintains open dialog with staff at testing locations, working to identify and resolve POCT issues.
• Monitor operations with attention to detail and use problem solvings skills to assist quality patient care.
• Work without direct supervision, be self‑directed and be able to prioritize tasks to support efficient and effective operations.
• Participates in decisions regarding implementation of POCT in new locations, with evaluation of need, expense, logistics and customer service advantages of requested tests.
• Performs POCT tests and related correlation procedures according to site and system‑approved protocols.
• Coordinates the evaluation of potential POC testing systems and performance of appropriate comparative studies.
• Coordinates the validation and implementation of new equipment and test methods.
• Coordinates 6‑month correlation studies for all appropriate analyzers and analytes.
• Writes new equipment or test method procedures for approval by the system POCT medical directors.
• Maintains site equipment, supplies and monitors service contracts to support laboratory services budget.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all POCT equipment and systems.
• Acts as a resource for troubleshooting analyzer concerns and can assist users in separating patient sample and quality control issues from analyzer failures.
• Coordinate replacement of defective instruments in a timely manner to reduce impact on patient care.
• Monitors test reagent supply levels and coordinates validation of acceptability before release for patient testing.
• Oversees nursing staff training and competency assessments in all areas of POCT.
• Develops and implements comprehensive training programs to meet regulatory training requirements.
• Monitors appropriateness of staff to perform patient testing and requires staff re‑training, as needed.
• Work with POCT vendors to obtain expert trainer assistance for Well Star users.
• Maintains proficiency testing program to encompass all users and regulatory requirements.
• Performs site quality management activities for testing, policies, accreditation and licensure.
• Tracks appropriate…