Lab POCT Coordinator

FMOLHS Career Portal; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a candidate to oversee lab point of care testing activities in physician clinics. The role involves ensuring compliance with CLIA/CMS regulations, training staff for POC testing, and assisting with workflow and supply management. Required qualifications include completion of a Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse program and active licensure in Louisiana. Join a team dedicated to maintaining high standards in laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Current License in Louisiana as a Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Laboratory Scientist or LPN License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement Point of Care Testing at Clinics maintaining compliance.
• Train new POC testing personnel and conduct performance assessments.
• Assist with ordering supplies and workflow issues regarding POCT.

Education

Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

This position is responsible lab point of care (POC) testing activities in physician clinics and to maintain compliance with applicable regulations throughout physician practices according to CLIA/CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

1. Compliance Review
   • Oversee and implement Point of Care Testing at Clinics which maintain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
   • Assist with initial CLIA Applications to CMS
   • Prepare Laboratory Procedure and Quality Control Manuals based upon POCT Menu
   • Assess POCT needs to determine POCT menu.
   • Assist with ordering POCT supplies and staging equipment in clinics.
   • Assist with workflow issues in regard to POCT.
2. Training and Performance Improvement
   • Train all new POC testing personnel as needed by including Initial and Annual Competency assessment. Assign annual POCT competencies in Health Stream to testing personnel.
   • Visit physician clinics monthly for record review and problem-solving sessions. Provide troubleshooting assistance to staff having QC/QA problems with methods or instruments.
   • Communicate results to managers and recommend follow-up plan for regulatory compliance. Report compliance issues for corrective actions.
   • Assist in determining need for new methodologies for POCT.
3. Other Duties as Assigned
   • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Experience

Completion of Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Education

Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensure

Current License in Louisiana as a Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Laboratory Scientist or LPN License