POC Coordinator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a POCT Coordinator in Laredo, TX to oversee point-of-care testing across the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality control, training, and competency assessments for non-laboratory staff.

You will implement POCT programs, maintain documentation, coordinate with departments, and support audits to keep testing accurate, timely, and aligned with CLIA, CAP, and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates POCT implementation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
• Develops, evaluates, and maintains quality control and quality assurance programs for POCT
• Operates, verifies, and maintains POCT analyzers, ensuring proper function and documentation
• Trains and assesses the competency of non-laboratory personnel performing POCT
• Reviews POCT results for accuracy, investigates discrepancies and reports abnormal findings
• Maintains and updates policies and documentation to reflect POCT regulations and accreditation standards
• Collaborates with clinical departments to ensure proper test utilization and workflow efficiency
• Supports internal and external audits related to POCT and readiness for inspections

Skills

POCT operation

Regulatory compliance

Training & assessment

Cross-department collaboration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's in CLS / Medical Technology

Tools

LIS / LIS software

POCT analyzers

Job description

This is a Full-Time Position.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Personal Day
• Family Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job Summary
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.

Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) issued by ASCP, AMT, AAB , or equivalent required
• State license where applicable required

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