Point of Care Lead

Labcorp•Melrose, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Point of Care Lead to join our team at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA. This role provides day-to-day oversight of point of care testing activities (waived and moderate complexity) throughout the organization, including off-site locations. The Lead serves as a resource for operational and technical consultation to departments outside the Laboratory for point of care testing, identifying and resolving technical issues. They ensure compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements, and develop and maintain organization-wide policies for point of care testing. This position also coordinates the completion of competency assessments and proficiency testing, promptly notifying management of issues impacting regulatory compliance or patient safety. Proficient use of the Laboratory Information System and other hospital systems is required, as is the ability to investigate and resolve billing-related questions and issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
2 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience in Point of Care.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Provides day to day oversight of point of care testing activities (waived and moderate complexity) throughout the organization, including off-site locations.
Serves as a resource to provide operational and technical consultation to departments outside the Laboratory for point of care testing.
Identifies, defines, and resolves technical issues associated with point of care testing.
Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.
Develops and maintains organization-wide policies for point of care testing.
Coordinates completion of 6-month and annual competency assessment, ensuring assessment is performed by qualified personnel, timeliness, and appropriate documentation of all required elements of competency.
Coordinates completion of proficiency testing, associated result reporting, and review of evaluation reports for point of care testing.
Promptly notifies direct manager of issues impacting regulatory compliance or patient safety.
Demonstrates proficient use of the Laboratory Information System and other hospital systems used to perform duties.
Accurately investigates, corrects, and responds to billing-related questions and issues.