Veterans in Healthcare · 1 day ago
Point of Care Testing Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $116K/yr
3+ years expVeterans in Healthcare is committed to making a difference in people’s lives, and they are seeking a Point of Care Testing Specialist. This role involves coordinating activities related to point-of-care testing, including writing procedures, training staff, and troubleshooting instruments to ensure compliance with patient care and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and administers the facility Point-of-Care testing and department Quality Assurance programs under the direction of the department administrative and medical directors to meet patient care and regulatory agency requirements
Works with department leaders to implement new programs monitor performance, collect and evaluate performance data, develop corrective action plans, and assist in the training and education of personnel regarding Point-of-Care and Quality activities. Performs technical duties within the department as required
Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities
Ensures hospital staff are familiar with the analytical procedures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of POCT equipment by designing training and competency assessment programs
Collects and evaluates QA/QI, Quality Control data from POCT sites and reports data collected to laboratory director
Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications. Ensures that all required quality control activities are performed and documented
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Document all corrective actions taken to correct problem(s)
Ensure that all required instrument maintenance and calibration activities are performed and documented using periodic audits
Assess records for proficiency testing samples and directs training, orientation and competency documentation for all staff involved with POCT
Validate new methods and instrumentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Medical Technology required
Certificate 1 ASCP Registered required
3-5 years related work experience required
Strong knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements for POCT
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases
Preferred
Strong organizational skills and the ability to integrate and synthesize new information quickly; including compilation of data into reports
Experience with POCT
Company
Veterans in Healthcare
Veterans in Healthcare is a comprehensive source of career information and opportunities for military personnel transitioning.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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