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The Point of Care Test (POCT) Coordinator is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement of point-of-care testing across the facility. This role ensures regulatory compliance, quality control, training, and competency assessments for non-laboratory staff performing POCT. The POCT Coordinator collaborates with departments to maintain accurate, reliable, and timely testing while ensuring adherence to established clinical laboratory standards and policies.
Essential Functions
- Oversees and coordinates the implementation and maintenance of point-of-care testing (POCT) in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Develops, evaluates, and maintains quality control and quality assurance programs for POCT, including calibration, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
- Operates, verifies, and maintains point-of-care analyzers, ensuring proper function and documentation.
- Trains and assesses the competency of non-laboratory personnel performing POCT, maintaining training records and documentation per regulatory standards.
- Reviews and monitors POCT results for accuracy and quality, investigating discrepancies and reporting abnormal findings when necessary.
- Maintains and updates policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect current POCT regulations and accreditation standards.
- Acts as a liaison with POCT vendors for equipment support, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Compiles and submits POCT metrics and performance data to laboratory leadership.
- Supports internal and external audits related to POCT and ensures ongoing readiness for inspections.
- Collaborates with clinical departments to ensure proper test utilization, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology required
- 1-3 years of experience performing or coordinating point-of-care testing required
- 1-2 years of experience with laboratory quality control programs required
- Proficient in POCT device operation, calibration, and maintenance
- Strong understanding of CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other applicable regulations related to POCT
- Ability to train and assess competency of non-laboratory clinical staff
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments
- Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance practices and regulatory standards
- Computer literacy and ability to navigate laboratory and hospital information systems
- MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) issued by ASCP, AMT, AAB , or equivalent required
- State license where applicable required
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