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Kaiser Permanente · 5 months ago

Coordinator Point of Care Testing - MMMC - On-call/Call-in

Wailuku, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is focused on providing high-quality laboratory services and is seeking a Coordinator for Point of Care Testing (POCT). The role involves coordinating POCT in hospitals and clinics, developing quality programs, and overseeing project management to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develops, manages, and maintains Regional POCT Quality Program. Works with POCT directors, nurse managers, clinic managers, and other members of POCT committee to enhance POCT program infrastructure and oversee quality aspects of program

Develops comprehensive strategies, and work plan processes for POCT systems. Collaborates with management, medical staff, Laboratory Information System (LIS), information technology and other leaders in organizations decision-making structures and processes

Plans for short and long term operating and capital requirements. Maintains capital plan for laboratory technology in collaboration with immediate supervisor and Laboratory Administration

Partners with POCT leadership to administer POCT program. Co-chairs Regional POCT Committee meetings. Maintains current knowledge of POCT standards, regulations, technology, local and national initiatives. Attends annual POCT meetings

Develops and enhances infrastructure of POCT program

Manages and responsible for quality of service and quality of care. Provides guidance and direction for provision of POC laboratory services throughout Region. Interprets and communicates organizational goals and initiatives to initiate service opportunities for laboratory contributing to quality of service, quality of care, and meeting targets for resource allocation

Oversees and/or serves as project lead in implementation of POCT strategies and initiatives. Provides ongoing project management and status reports. Serves as primary project liaison, communication, and change management lead to nursing and clinic supervisors and managers to effectively manage POCT program. Assures laboratory service arrangements are appropriate, accessible and compliment organizational and departmental goals and initiatives. Influences internal providers and community partners to work toward patient care goals. Ensures project meets schedule, cost, and objective targets. Participates in resolution of serious financial and service disagreements or contract negotiations. Oversees project plans and related planning documents

May serve as Technical Consultant as defined by CLIA 88 for High Complexity Testing. The technical consultant is responsible for technical and scientific oversight. This person is not required to be on-site at all times, but must be available to provide consultation either on-site, by telephone, or electronically. In addition, the technical consultant, selects test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test menu. Verifies test procedures performed and establishes the laboratorys performance criteria, including accuracy and precision of each test and test system. Enrolls laboratory in an approved PT program commensurate with services offered. Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishes the parameter for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensures that these levels are maintained throughout the testing process. Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications. Ensures patient test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and the test system is properly functioning. Identifies training needs and ensures testing personnel receive regular in-service training. Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel on an ongoing basis. Evaluates and documents performance of individuals responsible for testing at six months and twelve months in the first year of employment and yearly thereafter, unless test methodology or instrumentation changes, in which case, prior to reporting patient test results, the individuals performance must be reevaluated to include the use of the new test methodology or instrumentation

Develops and communicates organization wide POCT service standards, policies and procedures. Negotiates and manages POCT performance standards and service levels. Communicates laboratory principles, strategies, and initiatives to obtain stakeholder buy-in and support

Prepares system definitions and objectives, task plans, design documents, flow charts, feasibility studies, diagrams, user documents and specifications as required. Assists laboratory manager in performing cost/benefit analysis. Assesses impact of system modifications on customer

Provides reports and studies on project proposals. Develops and implements programs to educate management on POCT systems capabilities, potential, requirements, and policy compliance

Serves as liaison between POCT staff, users and vendors regarding training programs, seminars, and maintenance with other external specifications and documentation of laboratory equipment and systems. Participates and/or leads committees as appropriate

Ensures POCT systems are in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Delegates responsibilities to assigned staff as necessary

Maintains current knowledge of national and regional issues pertaining to POCT operations. Seeks opportunities to use technology to support various needs

Networks with outside peers and other Kaiser regions to facilitate existing program improvements, learning programs, and new lab initiatives. Recommends means to utilize obtained information and implement solutions. Serves on national committees with program and other professionals to promote organizational interests and goals

Qualification

Point of Care TestingQuality ControlRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementMedical Technologist LicenseInterpersonal RelationsStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipWord ProcessingSpreadsheet ApplicationsPowerPointSystems ThinkingGroup Process FacilitationMedical Laboratory Scientist CertificationRegulationsNegotiation Skills

Required

Minimum five years of experience in laboratory, including quality control, quality assurance and regulatory compliance

Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, or related field

Medical Technologist License (Hawaii)

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in strategic thinking, results orientation, decision making, influence, interpersonal relations, communications, negotiations, team leadership, project management, systems thinking, and group process facilitation

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and power point PC applications