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South Shore Health · 4 hours ago

LAB POINT-OF-CARE TESTING COORDINATOR

Weymouth, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

South Shore Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Lab Point-of-Care Testing Coordinator. The role involves coordinating Point of Care Testing under the Laboratory's CLIA licenses, ensuring quality control, and training staff in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates the Point of Care testing program for the laboratory. This includes, but is not limited to responsibility for quality of all tests performed, organizing workflow and prioritizing work as needed

Reviews 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

Maintains 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. Reviews and updates at least annually and maintains documentation of all changes to procedures. Formally communicates all procedural changes to staff and documents staff acknowledgement of these changes

Oversees Instrument Maintenance Program and assures maintenance is performed, as defined in the policies and procedures. Establishes written maintenance logs, troubleshooting guidelines, written problem/resolution logs and works with vendors to assure all activities, including preventative maintenance are performed to maintain the instruments to perform optimally

Assures 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, assures competency of staff to perform assigned duties, including interpretation and assessment of quality control data

Develops 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

Establishes and maintains an effective inventory control system that assures inventory levels that consistently meet the demands of the workload

Prepares laboratory purchase orders and submits for approval. Adheres to procedures regarding acquisition of, and payment for, goods and services

Establishes a formal procedure for assessing inventory levels and involves the staff in participation in this process

Focuses on efficient use of reagents and supplies that is consistent with workload volume and budgeted resources

Provides consultation for non-Laboratory areas to ensure systems are in place to provide adequate inventory

Periodically audits non-Laboratory areas to ensure products are not expired

In collaboration with Nursing Education, and other department leaders with POC testing, trains and assures competency of staff

Through a 'train-the-trainer' approach coordinates the orientation and training of new employees to perform all Point-of-Care testing procedures following established protocol

Coordinates the training of all employees when new procedures, instruments or methods are established. Provides appropriate staff with written and practical exercises and tools to learn procedures and demonstrate compliance. Maintains current documentation of these activities

Oversees the implementation of annual competency plans by departments using point-of-care testing and ensures documentation of technical competency of all staff who perform Point of Care testing is maintained per departmental and hospital competence policies and procedures

In collaboration with the Director of Laboratory Services and the Technical Director (Pathologist), assists in the evaluation, selection and documentation of testing of all new instruments, methods and procedures for Point of Care testing compliant to CAP/CLIA, and DPH standards

Participates 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

Researches proposed methodologies, instruments and procedures for clinical acceptability

Follows established protocols for implementing new instrumentation and procedures as per CLSI Guidelines

Solicits feedback for physicians and other caregivers as to the adequacy of testing protocols

In consultation with the Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for ensuring user eligibility for Point-of-Care testing activities and compliance with related regulations and accrediting body standards

Manages and maintains accurate, up-to-date Point-of-Care testing user databases

Manages and maintains documents/records to satisfy CLIA and accreditation body personnel standards requirements

Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure required documents are obtained and documents received meet requirements

Fosters a 'Culture of Safety' through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment

Serves as a role model for all Hospital and Departmental Safety Standards through consistent compliance with the established Safety Policies and Procedures (including General Safety, Clinical Hygiene Plan, Blood Borne Pathogen and other OSHA and regulatory requirements

Seeks opportunities to improve Patient Safety and encourages the staff to do the same. Implements changes to existing operations to support the goal of keeping our patients safe

Functions as a liaison between the Department of Laboratory Services and the other departments of the South Shore Hospital

Coordinates investigations of and resolution to Point-of-Care testing issues

In collaboration with Nursing Education, may present laboratory topics to nursing staff to foster better understanding and interdisciplinary teamwork

In collaboration with Nursing Education, communicates changes in Laboratory Point-of-Care testing policy or procedure to nursing staff

Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices

Utilizes point-of-care databases to manage data, extract information, and provide support to non-Lab areas performing Point-of-Care testing

Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures to further develop in their role and throughout the organization

Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role - for example, Lotus Notes or Meditech System

Maintains and updates technical and leadership knowledge and skills through reading and attending workshops and seminars

Collaborates with Supervisors, Managers, Directors and Pathologists in achieving departmental goals. Is an effective team member and consistently demonstrates behaviors consistent with a highly functioning team. Shares in the work of the Team, is outcome focused and follows through with responsibilities assigned to the Team

Reports deviations from policy and procedures, as appropriate, using the Hospital Incident reporting Database. Provides timely and thorough follow-up and corrective action to all assigned incidents

Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to perform work of lesser responsibility, when workload of the department so requires

Participates in special project work, as assigned by the Director of the Department. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director or Chief of Pathology

Readily accepts assignments and completes work, as assigned, on time

Works collaboratively with the Information Systems Department (LIS Applications Specialist) to assure accurate and efficient utilization of Laboratory Meditech systems

Tests new LIS codes and interfaces with direction from LIS and IS support (LIS Documentation)

Qualification

Point of Care TestingQuality ControlLaboratory Standards ComplianceMedical Technician CertificationClinical Laboratory ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTeaching SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Any bachelors in a chemical or biological science (meeting CLIA qualification) with 1 year clinical laboratory internship or experience

Minimum five (5) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience, three (3) of which must be in Chemistry and/or Hematology

MT or MLS (ASCP) or MT or MLS (ASCP Equivalent) required

Medical Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is required at time of hire

Must be knowledgeable and experienced in laboratory regulatory and accreditation standards compliance, quality control, and quality assurance

Skilled at managing multiple priorities

Must possess well-developed organizational and interpersonal and communication skills

Able to successfully teach theory and practice of point –of-care testing applications to laboratory, nursing and other hospital personnel performing POC analysis