Lab Point-Of-Care Testing Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, and in conjunction with the Technical (Pathologist) Director and Laboratory Medical Director/Chief of Pathology, is responsible for the coordination of Point of Care Testing (POCT) conducted under the Laboratory's CLIA licenses.

• Review all tests results and QC data generated by Point of Care testing, as per established criteria by CAP and other regulatory agencies. Review is timely and effective, as per established accreditation requirements.
• Maintain a procedure manual that is accurate, up‑to‑date and in compliance with format and content established by Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute, CAP and other regulatory agencies. Review and update at least annually and maintain documentation of all changes to procedures. Formally communicate all procedural changes to staff and document staff acknowledgement of these changes.
• Oversee Instrument Maintenance Program and assure maintenance is performed, as defined in the policies and procedures. Establish written maintenance logs, troubleshooting guidelines, written problem/resolution logs and work with vendors to assure all activities, including preventative maintenance are performed to maintain the instruments to perform optimally.
• Assure consistently high‑quality test result records as evidenced by data review, quality control, proficiency testing, CAP inspections and feedback from clinicians.
• In collaboration with Nursing Education, assure competency of staff to perform assigned duties, including interpretation and assessment of quality control data.
• Develop a comprehensive system to monitor the quality of work. This plan (QC, QA and Proficiency Testing) is written and shared with staff to ensure consistent compliance.

• Prepare laboratory purchase orders and submit for approval. Adhere to procedures regarding acquisition of, and payment for, goods and services.
• Establish a formal procedure for assessing inventory levels and involve the staff in participation in this process.
• Focus on efficient use of reagents and supplies that is consistent with workload volume and budgeted resources.
• Provide consultation for non‑Laboratory areas to ensure systems are in place to provide adequate inventory.
• Periodically audit non‑Laboratory areas to ensure products are not expired.

• Through a “train‑the‑trainer” approach coordinate the orientation and training of new employees to perform all Point‑of‑Care testing procedures following established protocol.
• Coordinate the training of all employees when new procedures, instruments or methods are established. Provide appropriate staff with written and practical exercises and tools to learn procedures and demonstrate compliance. Maintain current documentation of these activities.
• Oversee the implementation of annual competency plans by departments using point‑of‑care testing and ensure documentation of technical competency of all staff who perform Point of Care testing is maintained per departmental and hospital competence policies and procedures.

• Participate in the ad‑hoc Point‑of‑Care committee when considering any Point of Care testing proposed to be performed under the South Shore Hospital Laboratory's CLIA license.
• Research proposed methodologies, instruments and procedures for clinical acceptability.
• Follow established protocols for implementing new instrumentation and procedures as per CLSI Guidelines.
• Solicit feedback for physicians and other caregivers as to the adequacy of…