Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago
Point Of Care Testing Coord - Hartford - Per Diem
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expConnecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children, offering personalized medical care across various pediatric specialties. The Point of Care Testing Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining quality control programs for Point of Care testing, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing staff competency.
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Responsibilities
Establishes, monitors and oversees POCT quality control/quality assurance programs
Conducts on-site inspection of POCT equipment and documentation; audits logs for accuracy and completeness; and inspects for compliance with existing policies
Maintains a user directory of all staff performing tests
Ensures that all personnel who perform POCT are deemed competent prior to the first test and on a 6 month and/or annual basis as required; maintains a process to identify future personnel in need of testing and to remediate as needed
In cooperation with and under the direction of the laboratory leadership and Medical Director:
Reviews POCT policies to ensure they reflect best practices
Drafts proposed policies for new processes, new testing and equipment
Educates staff on policies and updates policies as directed
Investigates, procures and disseminates information regarding manufacturer guidelines and federal, Joint Commission and DPH regulations
Reviews policies and procedures annually
Ensures that procedures developed and approved by Laboratory Leadership and POCT Medical Director(s) are followed in all locations
Specifically assists in the development of, and trains staff on, new procedures as needed
Selects and evaluates new POC devices and tests for accuracy and precision, cost, ease of use, etc
Ensures POCT processes meets or exceeds requirements as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other applicable federal and state regulations, including the Joint Commission and DPH
Prepares the organization for the biannual Joint Commission and DPH site survey for POCT
Maintains all records required for regulatory and compliance surveys
Works collaboratively with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s Supply Chain to ensure that an adequate stock of supplies is maintained, quality controlled if required, and stored properly throughout all Hospital and CCSG locations
Disperses controls at required defined intervals throughout all Hospital and CCSG locations
Orders, validates, maintains, and troubleshoots all POCT instrumentation throughout Hospital and CCSG locations, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers
Demonstrates support for the mission
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Minimum of 3 years of clinical standard laboratory experience
ASCP or equivalent certification
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry
Prior experience with quality control and inspection
Experience conducting competency testing or serving as a preceptor
Certification in Point of Care Testing
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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