Beth Israel Lahey Health Newburyport , MA 01950
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Job Description:
Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) is a not-for-profit community hospital serving the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire areas. We are recognized for delivering high-quality community healthcare, with an emphasis on patient satisfaction. Founded in 1884 and located in the beautiful coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts, just 35 miles northeast of Boston, you'll have the best of both worlds: the friendly, supportive feel of a community hospital paired with the vast growth opportunities that come with being part of a large health care system. AJH is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, and together our 39,000+ caregivers and staff provide extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can grow and advance, all while making a difference in people's lives
REFERENCE/POC Coordinator
Essential Functions:
POCT Program Management
Supervises, establishes, and monitors POC testing throughout the hospital according to accepted laboratory practices as defined by our regulatory agencies
Inventories, replenishes and submits orders for supplies as appropriate
Coordinates with nursing service and education departments of in-service training of POC testing personnel.
Reviews training and assessment programs annually to comply with laboratory standard and CAP requirements
Fulfills the job duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technologist for pre-analytic, analytical, and post-analytical activities.
Testing Quality
Establishes testing and quality control procedures that meet CAP standards for all testing performed in the non-laboratory setting (bedside testing).
Monitors all required documentation of patient and quality control results (including documentation of corrective action) monthly at each POC location.
Supervises analytical performance of testing personnel by direct observation, reviewing results as required by CAP and/or review of corrective action logs. Evaluates, tracks, and documents competency of operators (nursing, ED Techs, and Patient Care Assistants.
Identifies and designs quality management monitors and indicators and reviews all data analyzed with each testing site.
Performs statistical analysis (CV, SD and trend analysis, etc.) as required by CAP on quality control and quality assurance data collected to identify, document and take corrective action if indicated.
Establishes and verifies intervals (normal ranges) for the population being tests and upper and lower reportable ranges for all quantitative tests as determined by CAP.
Regulatory Compliance
Prepares for and maintains readiness for CAP and JCAHO inspections.
Reviews testing and quality control procedures that meet CAP standards annually for all testing performed in the non-laboratory setting (bedside testing)
Establishes and supervises a proficiency testing program that performs with acceptable criteria established by CLIA '88 and CAP. Coordinates rotational participation.
Instrument Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems at multiple POC locations.
Calibrates and standardizes POC instruments by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (linearity, reproducibility and correlations) as established by manufacturer or CAP.
Troubleshoots instrument malfunction, utilizing design/function of component parts, troubleshooting design flow sheets and instrument manual. Identifies the need for external services when needed. Records all troubleshooting action taken.
Minimum Education
Associates or Bachelor's degree in medical technology from an accredited institution.
Minimum Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years' experience.
Required Licenses
Registered as a medical technologist (ASCP) or equivalent certification upon hire. New graduates must become certified within 12 months from the date of hire.
Benefits of working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
We offer a comprehensive healthcare and benefit plan including:
Tuition reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Health and lifestyle discount programs
Free On-site Parking and more!
Apply today and learn more!
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
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