POCT Quality & Compliance Coordinator

Trinity Health MI; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a qualified professional to coordinate Point of Care testing and lead laboratory quality improvement initiatives across hospital and ancillary services. The role supports POCT operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and facilitates quality assessment activities with data compilation for reporting and audits.

The candidate will develop POCT procedures, maintain CAP/CLIA standards, train staff, and oversee proficiency testing, with a focus on patient safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or closely related field is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in medical technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Point of Care Testing (POCT) procedures; participate in evaluating new POCT.
• Prepare and present internal quality assurance reports and audits; develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain policy and procedure manuals following CAP, CLIA, CMS, JCAHO standards.
• Ensure test systems are functioning properly; troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action as needed.
• Train and orient personnel; confirm competency across testing areas.
• Oversee proficiency testing programs in collaboration with Section Supervisors.
• Develop and maintain an effective quality assurance program with corrective actions for lab quality issues.
• Provide technical consultation to outside physicians to ensure accreditation standards compliance.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP certification

Job description

Trinity Health MI is seeking a qualified professional to coordinate Point of Care testing and lead laboratory quality improvement initiatives across hospital and ancillary services. The role supports POCT operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and facilitates quality assessment activities with data compilation for reporting and audits.

The candidate will develop POCT procedures, maintain CAP/CLIA standards, train staff, and oversee proficiency testing, with a focus on patient safety and