Lab Point of Care Technologist - Lab Point Of Care (POC) (RMC) - FT - Day

Capital Health (US)•Mercer, ND

4d•$34 - $44

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a full-time Lab Point of Care Technologist for its Point of Care laboratory. Working in conjunction with the Point of Care Coordinator, the technologist oversees quality assurance for point-of-care testing performed by Capital Health personnel. The role monitors test quality and staff compliance, reviews quality and proficiency testing results, and helps develop and implement corrective measures, policies, procedures, and training programs. The technologist contributes data and reports for quality assurance activities, maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements, and works with nursing managers and laboratory leadership to monitor compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. The role provides initial orientation and ongoing training and competency assessment for employees performing point-of-care testing, maintains required records and manuals, and follows procedures for validation, calibration, accuracy, repeatability, and method comparison testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
Three years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-format instructions.
Excellent communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to independently assess situations, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines and expectations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

MT ASCP certification preferred.
Experience with point-of-care testing preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee quality assurance of point-of-care testing performed by Capital Health personnel in conjunction with the Point of Care Coordinator.
Discuss findings with laboratory management and use discretion and judgment to develop and implement corrective measures, including recommending policies, procedures, and training programs.
Contribute to collecting data and developing reports for point-of-care quality assurance activities.
Maintain knowledge of point-of-care regulatory requirements and work with nursing managers and laboratory leadership to monitor compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and analyze outcomes, review proficiency testing results, and review monthly departmental quality assurance reports to assess compliance with quality assurance standards.
Perform statistical analysis and data interpretation, and review quality control results with publication of statistical parameters for each unit.
Conduct initial orientation and ongoing training and competency assessments for employees performing point-of-care testing.
Oversee point-of-care testing staff activities to ensure accurate and reliable test results and monitor adherence to established policies, practices, and procedures.
Oversee distribution and completion of proficiency testing, follow up with corrective actions for unacceptable results, and submit electronic proficiency test results to the College of American Pathologists.
Recommend changes in procedures and techniques and take appropriate corrective action when needed.
Keep the coordinator informed of activity status, problems, and new initiatives.
Maintain accurate records, procedure manuals, quality assurance records, and quality control records.
Follow accreditation and regulatory requirements and procedures for validation, calibration, accuracy, repeatability, and method comparison testing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.