Lab Point of Care Coordinator
Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: September 29, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Location:
Hollywood, Florida
Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen
and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We
never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end
of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate
results.We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing:
performing the right test on the right patient at the right time
for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic
decision.
Summary:
The Lab Point of Care Coordinator is responsible for the
coordination of point of care testing. This support crosses
multiple laboratory and clinic locations. Lab Point of Care
Coordinator provides technical resources and daily direction to
nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers with
regard to laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory
requirements. The Lab Point of Care Coordinator assures quality
testing and accurate test performance through operator training,
competency assessment, equipment monitoring, equipment maintenance
and troubleshooting, quality control review, and proficiency
testing. Incumbents operate under general supervision.
Responsibilities:
Ensures that the test systems are properly functioning. Maintains,
troubleshoots and takes corrective action with equipment as
needed.
Coordinate training assessments. Develop and maintain teaching /
training materials.
Develop and oversee
validation/verification
studies for new instruments, methods and testsCoordinate competency
assessment. Develop and maintain competency assessment
materials.
Review quality control for problem identification and
troubleshooting. Use quality control statistics and control
procedures such as comparison between methods and results from
proficiency testing to identify and or correct performance
problems.Manages the oversight of Point of Care Testing (POCT) for
all POCT in the area.
Provides technical oversight for Point of Care testing performed to
meet/exceed accreditation standards.
May assist with maintaining inventory and supplies for the Point of
Care testing.
Works and communicates with nursing, physicians, employees and
management as needed.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING,
CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS
RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS
OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program:
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Required)Clinical Lab Supervisor
License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and
external customers. Advanced knowledge of laboratory information
systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication
skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and
take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
with a Masters or five (5) years with Bachelors
Other Information:
**Florida License as Clinical Laboratory Supervisor in Chemistry,
Hematology, Microbiology, or SerologyImmunology
Additional Education Info:
Graduate of an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technologist
program
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60%
Climbing = 40%
Keyboard Entry = 60%
Kneeling = 20%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
Lifting or Carrying lbs Non-Patient = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling lbs Non-Patient = 40%
Pushing or Pulling lbs Non-Patient = 20%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 60%
Squatting = 40%
Standing = 60%
Walking = 60%
Audible Speech = 60%
Hearing Acuity = 60%
Smelling Acuity = 60%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 60%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 60%
Seeing - Near = 60%
Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
Dust = 40%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
Hazardous Medication = 0%
Latex = 20%
Computer Monitor = 60%
Domestic Animals = 0%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 40%
Hazardous Noise = 20%
Heating Devices = 60%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%
Potential Electric Shock = 40%
Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
Radiation = 20%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift:
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift
differential
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to
be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not
specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their
Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates,
during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be
an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified
candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race,
color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic
information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer
Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military
spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment,
including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application
process, please call M-F, 8am-5pm) or email
Keywords: Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood , Lab Point of Care Coordinator, Healthcare , Hollywood, Florida
Click
here to apply!
|