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Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital · 5 days ago

Point of Care Coordinator

West Chester, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking a Point of Care Coordinator who will oversee Point of Care testing operations and support laboratory data management. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, monitoring testing activities, and developing data systems for quality improvement and operational excellence.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Murphy

Responsibilities

Performs procedures using appropriate equipment and instruments available in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures

Exercises good judgment in result interpretation and problem solving

Recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment or procedures

Performs maintenance and repair on instruments as required

Performs and records quality control for instruments and equipment

Initiates troubleshooting and corrective action

Notifies the manager of quality control results that are outside of established laboratory ranges and documents what corrective actions were taken

Identifies statistical trends and devises action plans to bring testing into acceptable performance ranges

Learns new procedures within reasonable time frame. Performs several tasks simultaneously during peak workload situations

Completes tasks within allotted time

Effectively assists co-workers in the absence of specific instruction or during lag time to accomplish departmental or section goals

Seeks additional assignments/responsibilities as needed

Successfully adjusts approach or work schedule when necessary to adapt to changing work demands, situations, responsibilities and people

Presents in-services for personnel performing POC tests

Assists with instruction of procedures and techniques to students, technologists and new employees

Ensures that all areas performing POC tests are meeting initial, six-month and annual competencies, as well as maintaining complete competency records

Meets with sections that are non-compliant in competency testing or QC documentation

Maintains a productive, cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory

Communicates efficiently with staff performing POCT, supervisors and co-workers

Maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel

Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodologies, test specificity and sensitivity

Demonstrates initiative in continually improving departmental functioning, as well as personal knowledge, skills and work experience. Completes mandatory in-services on or before the due date

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity and health system organization

Qualification

Point of Care TestingQuality Management SystemData ManagementMedical Laboratory ScienceHealthcare AdministrationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationInitiative