Point of Care

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Match

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Licensure/Certification Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Point of Care Coordinator to oversee POCT across the facility, ensure regulatory compliance, quality control, and training for non-laboratory staff. The role focuses on accurate testing and continuous improvement with adherence to clinical laboratory standards.

The candidate will manage POCT devices, calibrations, and documentation, while collaborating with clinical departments and vendors to optimize performance and readiness for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• 1-3 years of POCT experience
• 1-2 years of experience with laboratory quality control programs

Responsabilités

• Oversees and coordinates POCT implementation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
• Develops and maintains QC/QA programs for POCT including calibration, troubleshooting, and corrective actions
• Operates and documents POCT analyzers and ensures proper function
• Trains and assesses competency of non-laboratory staff performing POCT
• Reviews POCT results for accuracy and investigates discrepancies
• Maintains policies and documentation reflecting POCT regulations and accreditation standards
• Acts as liaison with POCT vendors for equipment support and upgrades
• Submits POCT metrics to laboratory leadership
• Supports audits related to POCT and readiness for inspections
• Collaborates with departments to optimize test utilization and workflow
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains attendance and compliance with policies

Connaissances

POCT device operation

CLIA/CAP/TJC regulations

Staff training and competency

Quality assurance practices

Communication and collaboration

Laboratory information systems

Critical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical lab science or medical technology

Outils

LIS / LIMS

Description du poste

Point of Care

Full Time

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

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

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
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