Educator - Point of Care- Fulltime

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists supervisor in planning, coordinating, implementation and monitoring of the Point-of-Care (POC) program to include system maintenance, training, quality control and administrative responsibilities at all sites performing POC testing. Trouble shoots instrument, software and technical errors. Performs Laboratory procedures, some advanced, requiring extra instrument knowledge and skills. Assists with the management and troubleshooting of the POC connectivity system. Acts as a project management liaison to vendors on special POC initiatives. Works with personnel at remote locations to identify system/network problems. Develops educational and training materials for POCT test systems used to teach and train allied health professional performing POC testing. Must be self-driven and able to work independently and as a team member. Must be able to use independent judgement to discern whether to report abnormal and normal results.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a color vision test or functional color assessment test administered by Employee Health.
• Must become knowledgeable with State, Federal and Accreditation Standards and guidelines for all POC systems (i.e. College of American Pathologist, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Must have proficiency with computer applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Health Stream, RALS-Web
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss and discuss with Supervisor, Manager, Physician, Nurse or Medical Director.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to recognize and effectuate repairs of malfunctioning POCT equipment.
• Ability to provide instruction and communicate to medical, para-medical or lay individuals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Florida licensure/Certification in one, or more: Medical Technology, National Certification exams: MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MT (AMT), MT (AAB),or BB (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Personnel, Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology, EMS/Paramedic
• 1 - 2 years Clinical laboratory or related field experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor�s degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology and nursing science field, including Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Radiology, Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Paramedic Studies and Physics.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Previous medical/hospital setting experience preferred with Point of Care testing equipment.
• MT or RN Certification

Responsibilities

• Assists supervisor in planning, coordinating, implementation and monitoring of the Point-of-Care (POC) program
• System maintenance, training, quality control and administrative responsibilities at all sites performing POC testing
• Troubleshoots instrument, software and technical errors
• Performs Laboratory procedures, some advanced, requiring extra instrument knowledge and skills
• Assists with the management and troubleshooting of the POC connectivity system
• Acts as a project management liaison to vendors on special POC initiatives
• Works with personnel at remote locations to identify system/network problems
• Develops educational and training materials for POCT test systems used to teach and train allied health professional performing POC testing
• Uses independent judgement to discern whether to report abnormal and normal results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees