Outpatient Point of Care Testing Educator - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Outpatient Point-of-Care Testing Educator serves as the ambulatory division’s subject matter expert for point-of-care and moderate complexity laboratory testing competency across Charleston Ambulatory Division sites. The role develops and implements education and competency programs to ensure testing personnel can perform laboratory testing safely and accurately while meeting applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The educator assists with administration and oversight of waived and moderate complexity testing programs, including CLIA certificate management, testing site compliance assessments, quality assurance monitoring, implementation of new testing platforms, and maintenance of competency and quality documentation. The educator also advises clinic leaders and testing personnel on procedures, quality control, proficiency testing, competency assessment, and laboratory best practices to support high-quality outpatient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification.
• Internal candidates must submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
• External candidates must complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement education and competency programs for personnel performing laboratory testing.
• Support administration and oversight of waived and moderate complexity testing programs.
• Manage CLIA-related processes, including CLIA certificate management.
• Conduct or support testing site compliance assessments and inspection readiness.
• Monitor quality assurance and support proficiency testing.
• Implement new testing platforms.
• Maintain competency and quality documentation.
• Advise clinic leaders and testing personnel on testing procedures, quality control, competency assessment, and laboratory best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time