Quest Diagnostics · 2 days ago
Specialist, Point of Care Testing (MLS)
Brick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $98K/yr
5+ years expQuest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, and they are seeking a Point of Care Testing Specialist. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing, overseeing POC activities, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
The POC Specialist drafts all necessary policies, procedures and POC training and competency documents utilized by POC testing personnel
The POC Specialist plans and schedules POC activities for hospitals as needed
The POC Specialist assumes responsibility for the proper application of laboratory policies and procedures while providing oversight of Quality Control and Proficiency Testing ensuring regulatory compliance
Metrics for POC testing are maintained by the POC Specialist and provided by the 15th of each month to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. He/she is responsible for proper application of hospital policies and procedures, which direct the activities of POC
Provides nursing reports daily, weekly, monthly or as needed and reviews with QA supervisor and/or Laboratory Director
Responsibility for equipment validation, correlation, linearity and precision lies with the POC Specialist
POC Specialist, will oversee regulatory preparation, i.e. CAP, CLIA and TJC prep and attend hospital meetings for regulatory compliance. POC Supervisor is responsible to keep abreast of all changes in POC testing and regulations and serves as the subject matter expert in advising the Medical Director
The POC Specialist is responsible for investigating, reviewing, overseeing and implementing all new POC assays
The POC Specialist meets with QA designee at least bi-weekly and keeps abreast of all POC activities within AHC entities
The POC Specialist is responsible for making regular rounds to all entity units to speak with nurse managers/directors to ensure quality and patient care and to maintain rapport and a cohesive working relationship with hospital staff and physicians
The POC Specialist must attend nursing dept. meetings, if held, a minimum of once per quarter for assigned entities and must provide a written report of those activities to the Regional Director of Laboratory Services and the Medical Director
It is imperative the POC Specialist possess exemplary customer service skills. He/she must work with laboratory management team members and laboratory staff in a collaborative basis to ensure the teamwork necessary to support POC testing 24/7
The POC Specialist is required to address all POC issues
The POC Specialist is required to present POC data to the Laboratory Performance Improvement Committee
Maintains POC testing equipment inventory list
Maintains POC test list by site and location
The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company, hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Assures that all point of care testing (POCT) is performed in accordance to hospital policy and procedure and in accordance with the HCFA, CLIA'88, TJC and Department of Health State guidelines and standards
Responsible for the development and on-going maintenance of a detailed POC policy and procedure manual following selecting a format that meets accreditation and licensing requirements
Responsible for recommending and endorsing test methods, to include validation, documentation and installation of test systems initially and semiannually thereafter
Reports quarterly on the compliance status of all areas to the quarterly Laboratory Performance Improvement Committee
Reports as needed (daily, weekly and monthly) to nurse managers, directors and hospital administrators on POC compliance
Resolves technical issues with equipment and reagents in accordance with established policies and procedures
Administers Quality Assurance programs, evaluates and reports findings, and issues and maintains corrective action responses
Ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the Laboratory's established performance specifications
Enforces hospital policy and removes POCT access when a tester has violated policy
Develops training/orientation programs for POC testing staff
Develops training/orientation programs for lab staff on POCT procedures and database monitoring
Maintains and oversees the POCT laboratory central processing station (computer hardware/software) to ensure timely reporting of testing, Quality Control, billing, and regulatory compliance
Responsible for RALs interface of POCT analyzers
Establishes necessary budgetary controls and maintains costs at an acceptable level. Prepares reports detailing departmental activities, revenues, expenses, etc. as needed
Prepare POC budget for all entities
Attends hospital, department and laboratory management meetings and committees as required
Informs the Medical Director and the Regional Director of Laboratory Services of any problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures. Shares all complaints concerning the validity of test results, turnaround times, etc
Oversees equipment and test supply inventories to assure adequate supplies for uninterrupted operations
Maintains records of Quality Control and Proficiency testing as required for regulatory agencies
Assists with in-house and off-site inspections and educational programs as required
Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements. Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, including latex gloves (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management
Actively supports and complies with laboratory policies and procedures
Performs other job-related/miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Regional Director of Laboratory Services
Qualification
Required
At least five (5) years work experience in the core laboratory
Basic theoretical and operational knowledge of laboratory technologies and POC testing required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, etc. as well as POC software
Working knowledge of computer hardware, interfaces and peripherals
Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of HIS and LIS computer operations and interfaces
Possess the communication skills necessary to effectively manage client concerns
Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients
Bachelor's Degree in Physical or Biological Sciences is required
Medical Laboratory Science preferred
ASCP eligible
Preferred
Two to three years of point of care experience preferred
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Supplemental Health Plans
401(k) Plan – Company match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability buy-up
Blueprint for Wellness
Emotional Well-Being Resources
Educational Assistance
Paid time off / Health Time
Variable Compensation Plans
Sales Incentive Plans
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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