Technical Specialist II Point of Care

CaroMont Health•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

Performs, coordinates, and supports Point of Care Testing (POCT) throughout CRMC-Gastonia, CRMC-Belmont, CRMC-Mt. Holly, CHO-Gastonia, and CHO-Belmont Infusion. Ensures regulatory compliance, maintains equipment, trains staff, and supports accurate, timely diagnostic results. Implements and oversees POCT programs across departments, hospitals, and oncology clinics. Maintains POCT inventory and equipment, conducts audits, supports inspections and POCT information systems and middleware, and analyzes POCT data for quality improvement. Works with laboratory and clinical teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized school or university.
ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification required at hire or to be obtained within 18 months of hire.
At least two years of medical laboratory experience.
Thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and specimen requirements.
Considerable skill in laboratory testing, planning, organizing, and teaching.
Good customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Analytical skills for troubleshooting and data review.
Ability to work across clinical environments.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform, coordinate, and support Point of Care Testing across the specified facilities and clinics.
Implement and oversee POCT programs across departments, hospitals, and oncology clinics.
Train clinical staff and assess their competency.
Maintain POCT inventory and equipment.
Conduct audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
Liaise with laboratory and clinical teams.
Analyze POCT data for quality improvement.
Maintain procedures and support inspections.
Support POCT information systems and middleware.
Help ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results.