POCT Coordinator - PD Clinical Lab-Point Of Care

Job Description

Coordinates activities of the hospital-wide Point-of-Care testing program for bedside laboratory testing and ensures compliance of all hospital personnel with program standards. This includes, but is not limited to, QA review, instrument set-up and validation, calibration verification, linearity testing, new lot reagent verification, maintenance, troubleshooting, training of designated nursing personnel, inventory control, quality control, proficiency testing and participation in on-site inspections.

Fosters teamwork in doing whatever is necessary to maintain a smooth running POCT program. Ensures compliance with enterprise POCT program.

• Baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science, or equivalent field of study.
• Prior experience in Point of Care Testing preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 4-5 years experience as a CLS in an acute care hospital setting.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance and College of American Pathologists laboratory standards.
• Basic knowledge of performance improvement, education, and training principles.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management and equipment evaluation.

• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
• ASCP certification recommended.

$63.65 - $95.48 USD per hour.

Sedentary work — duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing asionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with a disability unless doing so creates undue hardship.

El Camino Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. The organization prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.