POC Lab Operations Lead

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, FL, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to lead point-of-care testing across departments, ensuring accurate, timely results that support safe and effective patient care. The role requires an associate degree or CLIA-qualified education and 2 years of lab experience.

Responsibilities include training bedside staff, monitoring testing quality and equipment, resolving testing issues, and maintaining compliant documentation for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CLIA qualifying education as stated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee point-of-care testing operations to ensure accurate, timely results supporting safe patient care across departments.
• Train and support clinical staff performing bedside testing to maintain competency and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor testing quality, equipment performance, and supply levels to prevent delays and ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Identify and resolve testing or equipment issues quickly by coordinating service, troubleshooting errors, and maintaining reliable diagnostic workflows.
• Audit and maintain documentation and compliance processes to uphold regulatory standards and readiness for inspections.

Education

Associate's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences; or military 50-60 week technician program meeting CLIA requirements

Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, FL, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to lead point-of-care testing across departments, ensuring accurate, timely results that support safe and effective patient care. The role requires an associate degree or CLIA-qualified education and 2 years of lab experience.

Responsibilities include training bedside staff, monitoring testing quality and equipment, resolving testing issues, and maintaining compliant documentation for