Point of Care Coordinator (FT, Days)

Thomas Jefferson University•Stratford, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overseeing Point of Care testing at Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township campuses. 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.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or other appropriate discipline
2 years lab experience required if MLT with Associates’ degree or Less than 1 year lab experience if MT with Bachelor of Science degree
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology or MT - Medical Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or other appropriate discipline
Generalist background preferred

Responsibilities

Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make Jefferson the hospital 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. 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

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service