Point of Care Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Point of Care Coordinator to join the clinical laboratory team


Join Our High-Performing Team
At UPMC, we take pride in offering a great work-life balance while delivering exceptional healthcare. The Point of Care (POC) testing team at UPMC is made up of dedicated Point of Care Coordinators (POCCs) who collaborate to develop and implement best practices across our system. We work together to ensure that our POC testing operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.


About the Role:
As a Point of Care Coordinator (POCC), you will oversee the daily operations of POC testing activities outside of the hospital's main laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our team while ensuring that testing is performed in compliance with safety, quality control, and regulatory standards.


What We Offer:



  • A high-performing and supportive team environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A daylight shift position (Monday-Friday), with no weekend or holiday shifts, offering an excellent work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading healthcare organization.

POCC roles are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for those who qualify



Responsibilities:



  • Maintain inventory of POC testing equipment and ensure that instrumentation is validated prior to use. Coordinate general service and maintenance duties, including linearity checks and troubleshooting.
  • Perform quality assurance reporting and identify opportunities for process improvement in conjunction with patient care departments. Enforce and adhere to laboratory compliance policies
  • Evaluate and recommend methods and instruments for POC testing applications.
  • Perform, implement, and monitor POC quality control procedures. Review and maintain documentation of quality control records to assure test validity.
  • Support all organizational safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment around POC activities.
  • Coordinate the Laboratory Point of Care (POC) testing program to assure compliance with federal, state, and laboratory accreditation standards. Interact with program officials of regulatory agencies, as required. Keep abreast of all new standards or changes to standards.
  • Establish competency testing requirements and assess and monitor compliance by users. Maintain appropriate access to testing systems based on competency documentation.
  • Investigate and respond to any inquiries concerning POC testing.
  • Document corrective action and evaluate effectiveness of quality control. Enroll POC testing in required proficiency testing programs and monitor users' proficiency.
  • Collaborate with system laboratory POC resources to establish best practices.
  • Monitor and maintain computerized result reporting for POC tests, interacting with system analysts and vendors as required.
  • Develop and review policies and procedures for specimen collection, test performance, quality control, and resulting.
  • Use reagents and supplies in a cost-effective manner; maintain appropriate inventory of supplies.
  • In conjunction with Laboratory Director, evaluate appropriateness of POC utilization.
  • Participate and monitor orientation, training, and competency assessment of testing personnel for POC tests in conjunction with clinical departments.

  • B.S. degree in Medical Technology with 3 years of clinical laboratory experience OR
  • B.S. degree in one of the Chemical, Physical, or Biological Sciences with 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.
  • Three years' experience as a Medical Technologist required.
  • Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office programs, and other information systems required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:



  • Act 34



UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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