Point of Care Testing Coordinator

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Specialist) issued through LSBME
• Capable of working under stress, must have excellent time management skills and be able to make decisions independently.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be adaptable to a fluid work environment where deadlines and priorities are constantly changing.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the POC testing meets all regulatory requirements for standards, designing organized, well documented and thorough program providing assistance to all POC testing user sites.
• Compiles all data into a monthly report to be reviewed by the Laboratory manager noting any deficiencies or errors.
• Monitors POC patient results. Reviews glucose meter results, troubleshoot any unusual or unexpected values.
• Troubleshoots performance failures and initiates corrective action and/or repair. Maintains glucose meter inventory and changeout.
• Remains current on POCT instrumentation and procedures in the field. Gives input into selection of instrumentation appropriate for POCT needs.
• Identifies and implements avenues for POCT quality process improvement in collaboration with the senior management.
• Coordinates testing education to include organizing required training and competency testing for non-laboratory staff performing POC testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed