POC Coordinator

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

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a POCT Coordinator to oversee point-of-care testing across the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality control, training, and competency assessments for non-laboratory staff. The role partners with departments to maintain timely, accurate results in line with clinical laboratory standards.

The candidate will operate and troubleshoot POCT devices, implement QA programs, and lead audits and training records to support accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the specified fields (Chemical/Physical/Biological/Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology).
• 1–3 years of experience performing or coordinating POCT.
• 1–2 years of experience with laboratory quality control programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates POCT implementation and maintenance per hospital policies and regulations.
• Develops and maintains QC/QA programs for POCT including calibration, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Operates, verifies, and maintains POCT analyzers with proper documentation.
• Trains and assesses competency of non-laboratory staff performing POCT.

Skills

POCT device operation

Calibration maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Critical thinking

Communication

QA practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

Job description

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