Quality and Point of Care Coordinator
About The Position
POCT activities to ensure regulatory and internal procedural compliance with CAP and The Joint Commission and to ensure a state of “inspection readiness” Develop and implement validation protocols, internal assessments and competency assessments Direct maintenance of POCT interface Develops and writes section-specific policies and procedures Ensures enforcement of policies and procedures and develops relationships with non-laboratory staff Assists with developing and implementing assessment of operational quality systems, report findings, and devises appropriate action plans Documents policy or procedural deviations and corresponding corrective actions Utilizes statistical process control methods and software to evaluate and ensure compliance of POCT operations and quality systems Directs appropriate documentation of Point of Care Testing quality control procedures and activities including instrument and procedural maintenance and calibrations Resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Home base at Evanston Hospital with travel to other Endeavor sites
Requirements
- MLS/MT, BS degree
- ASCP certification
- Internal MT/MLS Candidate: Three (3) years or External MT/MLS Candidate: Six (6) years’ experience including two (2) years in a supervisory/technical resource position
- Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
- Reliable transportation that will allow staff to travel between sites, as necessary
- Organizational and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- POCT activities to ensure regulatory and internal procedural compliance with CAP and The Joint Commission and to ensure a state of “inspection readiness”
- Develop and implement validation protocols, internal assessments and competency assessments
- Direct maintenance of POCT interface
- Develops and writes section-specific policies and procedures
- Ensures enforcement of policies and procedures and develops relationships with non-laboratory staff
- Assists with developing and implementing assessment of operational quality systems, report findings, and devises appropriate action plans
- Documents policy or procedural deviations and corresponding corrective actions
- Utilizes statistical process control methods and software to evaluate and ensure compliance of POCT operations and quality systems
- Directs appropriate documentation of Point of Care Testing quality control procedures and activities including instrument and procedural maintenance and calibrations
- Resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
