POCT Coordinator: Quality, Training & Compliance

CHS Career Site; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Match

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

100% Licensure/Certification Reimburs*

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Point of Care (POCT) Coordinator to oversee testing across the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality control, and staff competency. You will work with departments to maintain accurate, timely POCT results and adhere to clinical laboratory standards and policies.

Responsibilities include calibration, troubleshooting, training non-lab staff, and liaising with POCT vendors.

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 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.

Skills

POCT device operation

Regulatory compliance

Training & competency assessment

Quality control

Education

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

Tools

LIS

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Point of Care (POCT) Coordinator to oversee testing across the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality control, and staff competency. You will work with departments to maintain accurate, timely POCT results and adhere to clinical laboratory standards and policies.

Responsibilities include calibration, troubleshooting, training non-lab staff, and liaising with POCT vendors.