Point Of Care Lab Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hours:

40 hours per week - Day Shift

About the job:

The Point of Care (POC), under the direction of the Laboratory Administrative Director, provides technical oversight for all POC Testing (POCT) across the region, the POCC is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the quality assurance functions of POCT done by non-laboratory caregivers. Provides guidance and leadership in planning, organizing, documenting, and providing technical and quality improvement services for aspects of testing performed at POC sites and in designated non-centralized labs. Educates and provides technical consultation, instrument expertise, and provides documentable in-service and educations sessions with providers. Creates computer-based training and competency. Responsible for oversight of testing personnel performance and adherence to the SOPs withing the framework of compliance with all applicable regulatory/accreditation requirements including CLIA standards, Joint Commission, and College of American Pathology (CAP) guidelines, and investigates and reports on issues on non-compliance and/or proficiency failures. The POCC maintains quality assurance objectives and participates on lab-focused quality improvement projects.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry

• Licensure: Certified Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Scientist, Lab discipline specific or specialty certificate (ASCP or AMT) preferred

• Experience: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience. 2 years of experience in the CLIA Specialty/Subspeciality of Blood Gas, general Chemistry and Coagulation.

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center

• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center

• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

• NO mandatory overtime

• Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)

• Sign-On Bonus

• Daily Pay

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off programs

• Employee referral incentive program

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement

• State of the art equipment

• Supportive team approach

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.