Lab POC Coordinator

Conway Medical Center•Conway, SC

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About The Position

The Point-of-Care Coordinator oversees implementation, management, and continuous improvement of point-of-care testing (POCT) programs across multiple departments. The role ensures that POCT procedures and equipment comply with regulatory and accreditation standards. The coordinator trains and certifies staff, manages inventory, conducts audits, and works with healthcare teams to maintain efficient POCT operations. The position also develops and updates POCT policies and procedures and analyzes data to support decision-making and process improvements. Additional responsibilities include managing Quest send-out testing and billing, validating new testing methods and analyzers, and managing the RALS point-of-care middleware system.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology.
Previous experience with point-of-care testing and quality.
At least 5 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.
Certification as a Medical Technologist through an accredited agency.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards related to POCT, including CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and DNV.
Strong technical knowledge of point-of-care testing equipment, procedures, and quality-control measures.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate calibration and maintenance.
Ability to train, mentor, and certify staff and assess competency in routine and complex testing.
Ability to analyze POCT data and make data-driven decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, audits, and training programs while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Ability to operate a wide variety of biomedical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Health Science.
Medical Technologist certification through ASCP.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of POCT programs across multiple departments.
Ensure POCT procedures and equipment comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and DNV requirements.
Train, mentor, and certify staff in POCT procedures and ensure competency in routine and complex testing.
Manage POCT inventory and conduct audits.
Develop and update POCT policies and procedures.
Analyze POCT data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and potential risks, and use findings to improve practices and outcomes.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate calibration and maintenance activities.
Validate new testing methods and analyzers.
Manage the RALS point-of-care middleware system.
Manage Quest send-out testing and billing.
Coordinate with laboratory staff, healthcare providers, department managers, and external vendors.