Point of Care Specialist - Laboratory

Job Summary

Under general direction, coordinates the design, development and implementation of the Point of Care (POC) testing program. Point of care testing is diagnostic testing performed at or near the time of patient care and may be performed by staff who are not otherwise trained in laboratory technique.

• Serves as principal point of collaboration, leadership and expertise to both internal leaders and hospital leaders.
• Partners with clinical staff of a department or facility to design, develop and implement policies and procedures surrounding Point of Care testing activities.
• Accountable for accreditation achievement and results.
• Serves in the capacity of technical resource for POC activities.
• Stays abreast of developments in this area and modifies program as needed.
• Develops quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Audits patient results, incident reports and quality control reports.
• Reports out on the activities and achievements of the program.
• Audits testing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Uses data to drive process improvement.
• Develops and drafts policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in the field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Develops and delivers training.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree

• Two years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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