Point of Care Coordinator (FT, Days) - Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees all point-of-care testing for regulatory compliance. Reviews quality control, patient results, training and competency documentation, and proficiency testing results on a regular basis to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make Jefferson Health the hospital system of choice for Patients and Employees. Review daily point of care activity to assure proper transmission of pertinent QA data related to point of care testing. Prepare QA reports related to point of care activity including patient/operator identification, control limits, proficiency testing, out of range protocols, etc. Submit to POC Director for review. Identify trends related to point of care testing proficiency. Work with Director and Administrative Director regarding evaluation of new point of care testing requests at TJUH and ancillary sites. Evaluate appropriateness of testing, alternative methodologies, validation of results, cost implementation, etc. Represent the department at all point of care related committees, task forces, etc. Participate in departmental QA meetings as it relates to point of care testing. Participate in ancillary practice review of sites performing point of care testing under the auspices of TJUH. Assure that all applicable licensure is maintained for all point of care sites. Keep up to date with developing methodologies, issues, and trends related to point of care testing Review POC policies and procedures annually or as needed in conjunction with nursing staff. Responsible for new policy and procedure development. Maintain open communication and good work relationships with POCT personnel at ancillary testing sites. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or other appropriate discipline required, Bachelors’ degree preferred
• 2 years’ lab experience is required if MLT with Associate’s degree.
• 0.5 years lab experience preferred if MT with BS.

Nice To Haves

• Generalist background preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all point-of-care testing for regulatory compliance.
• Reviews quality control, patient results, training and competency documentation, and proficiency testing results on a regular basis to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make Jefferson Health the hospital system of choice for Patients and Employees.
• Review daily point of care activity to assure proper transmission of pertinent QA data related to point of care testing.
• Prepare QA reports related to point of care activity including patient/operator identification, control limits, proficiency testing, out of range protocols, etc. Submit to POC Director for review.
• Identify trends related to point of care testing proficiency.
• Work with Director and Administrative Director regarding evaluation of new point of care testing requests at TJUH and ancillary sites.
• Evaluate appropriateness of testing, alternative methodologies, validation of results, cost implementation, etc.
• Represent the department at all point of care related committees, task forces, etc.
• Participate in departmental QA meetings as it relates to point of care testing.
• Participate in ancillary practice review of sites performing point of care testing under the auspices of TJUH.
• Assure that all applicable licensure is maintained for all point of care sites.
• Keep up to date with developing methodologies, issues, and trends related to point of care testing
• Review POC policies and procedures annually or as needed in conjunction with nursing staff.
• Responsible for new policy and procedure development.
• Maintain open communication and good work relationships with POCT personnel at ancillary testing sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees