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Penn State Health · 9 hours ago

Coordinator Point of Care Testing and Compliance - Education

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Penn State Health is a healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care to patients in the community. The Coordinator of Ambulatory POC Testing and Compliance oversees compliance of Point of Care Testing, ensuring quality control and assisting clinics with educational needs.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

Oversees and ensures compliance of all Point of Care Testing performed in the Community Practice Division sites

Review of quality controls

Procedure development

Instrumentation assessment and maintenance

Standardization of equipment

New test review and implementation

Assist all clinics, nurse educators, and other areas with education needs

Assists with a division-wide plan and solution for POC services

Qualification

Medical TechnologyMLS (ASCP) certificationMLT (ASCP) certificationLaboratory test validationsPoint-of-care testingQuality control monitoringRegulatory standards knowledge

Required

Either: (A) Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology with MLS (ASCP) certification plus 2 years job-related experience required OR (B) Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MLT (ASCP) certification plus 2 years job-related experience required

Valid driver's license required

Applicants trained outside of the United States must provide documentation of an equivalency evaluation of their education and training to ensure it is equivalent to CLIA requirements

The equivalency evaluations will be performed by a nationally recognized organization. Ex. National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)

The applicant is responsible for paying the cost of the equivalency evaluation

Preferred

Experience in laboratory test method and equipment validations, quality control monitoring, and trending preferred

Experience with point-of-care testing preferred

Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards related to laboratory testing preferred

Benefits

Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.