Supervisor, Point Of Care Testing, Full-Time, Day Shift

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley.

We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Maintains responsibility for the overall operation of all Point of Care Testing (POCT) activities for the assigned region in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, and the POCT Committees and Nursing Leadership. Is responsible for the selection of the appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies, developing and maintaining appropriate POCT quality assurance program, monitoring testing and QA processes including recording and reporting of results, ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment.

Collaborates with staff who supervise point of care testing in their respective department and develop training and competencies. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, allied health technology or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required

• Master's Degree: Preferred

• Five years' technical experience: Preferred

• Clinical Lab Scientist experience in hospital setting: Preferred

• Laboratory supervisory experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure in the state of practice: Preferred

• Medical Technologist (MT) certification: Preferred

• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:

• Manages daily operations for Point of Care Testing program. Performs quality improvement compliance studies of each nursing unit with indicators measured, summarized and reported.
  
  Participate in continuous quality improvement activities. Investigates and implements ideas, procedures, policies, etc. Maintains supplies for the department.

• Provides leadership in development and quality improvement process for point-of-care testing. Manages and updates Point of Care Testing technical procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies.
  
  Develops appropriate goals and objectives for the department. Manages and maintains technical procedures of respective departments in accordance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies.

• Delivers training and develops technical guidelines for point of care program. Monitors competency assessment and requirements for all testing personnel.
  
  Monitors daily quality control. Monitors monthly point of care testing performance of each nursing unit. Completes responsibilities for Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement POCT program at all three hospitals.

• Selects appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies for Point of Care Testing program. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of tools and methodologies. Provides technical assistance to hospital/laboratory, CCT Liaison and Lab Marketing Rep/Admin Asst.

• Ensures readiness for inspections.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.