Point of Care Coordinator
About The Position
A healthcare laboratory services organization in the Bradenton area is seeking an experienced Point of Care (POC) Coordinator to oversee point-of-care testing operations across multiple clinical sites, including emergency and outpatient settings. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff training, and performance monitoring related to POC testing programs. This position is ideal for laboratory professionals with strong quality, regulatory, and operational experience who are ready to step into a coordinator-level role with day-shift stability and no weekend requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a biological or chemical science.
- Active Florida Supervisor License (laboratory).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
- At least 1–3 years of experience specifically in point-of-care testing and/or quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply sound judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting multi-site POC programs or emergency department testing environments.
- Experience with data analysis, corrective action planning, and staff education related to POC testing.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and administer Point-of-Care (POC) testing activities to meet patient care and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with clinical and departmental leaders to monitor performance metrics and compliance outcomes.
- Review quality assurance data, proficiency testing results, and performance reports; develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of POC testing documentation and quality records.
- Interpret and correlate patient testing results using sound clinical judgment and independent decision-making.
- Monitor licensure and accreditation requirements (e.g., CAP, CLIA, AHCA) and assist with initial and renewal documentation.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal legal/compliance resources to ensure adherence to standards.
- Develop and support annual Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and regulatory compliance programs.
- Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and oversight of POC equipment.
- Support training and education initiatives for clinical staff involved in POC testing.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy, safety, and security policies.
- Provide coverage support during emergency or disaster situations as required.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and scope of responsibility.
- Full-time, weekday schedule with no weekend requirement.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits.
- Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
