Coordinator Laboratory Point of Care Testing

OSF HealthCare • Evergreen Park, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates all aspects of point of care laboratory testing performed throughout the Medical Center, according to established department policies and procedures, including method selection, training, competency testing, proficiency testing, calibration verification, quality control, quality assurance, troubleshooting and record keeping in order to meet CAP, JCAHO, CLIA ‘88, OSHA, & CLSI accreditation and regulatory requirements. Provides feedback to staff managers. Additionally, coordinates the performance improvement initiative for the clinical laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology.
• Successful completion of the ASCP MT registration exam or NCA CLS certification exam within 1 year of employment.
• Alternate bachelor’s degree acceptable with successful completion of ASCP MT registration exam or NCA CLS certification exam prior to employment.
• Three years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Microsoft software programs.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with section personnel when directing work, with vendors when negotiating prices and evaluating new supplies and equipment, and with a variety of medical center personnel and physicians when gathering and exchanging technical information regarding testing procedures and other patient related information.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to direct laboratory POCT operations on a day to day basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of point of care laboratory testing.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA ‘88, OSHA, & CLSI accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback to staff managers.
• Coordinate the performance improvement initiative for the clinical laboratory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level