Point of Care Coordinator

WVU; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Point of Care Coordinator to oversee critical testing processes. This role involves coordinating quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and engaging with a dedicated team to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot effectively. Join a leading health system that values innovation and quality in patient care, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• 3 years' experience as a Medical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality assurance for point of care testing.
• Engage in activities to ensure timely availability of supplies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot electronic testing issues.

Skills

Medical Technology

Quality Assurance

Interpersonal Communication

Regulatory Standards Knowledge

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Certification as Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Point of Care Coordinator

Apply locations Fairmont Medical Center Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH) time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR25-07597

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Coordinate all point of care testing performed in inpatient units and hospital affiliated clinics according to manufacturer’s instruction, CLIA requirements, The Joint Commission standards, and CAP accreditation standards. Assures quality testing and accurate test performance through operator training, equipment monitoring, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control review, and proficiency testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related science field.

2. Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a Medical Technologist within 90 days.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or equivalent nationally recognized certification body.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of experience in the Point of Care area.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinate the quality assurance plan for POC testing to reflect current TJC, CLIA and hospital standards. Review records for quality assurance and quality control to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation to assure timely accurate reproducible test results ensuring quality patient care through retrospective audits and root cause analysis of unique incidents. The Quality Assurance Plan is reviewed at least annually.

2. Engage in activities in order to ensure the availability of supplies, forms, data sheets, accreditation information, licensure requirements, safety orientation, continuing education requirements, proficiency testing surveys, to meet the service commitment of the POC testing in a timely and cost-effective manner.

3. Review and evaluate, as needed, quality assurance records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts and trends, and correlate data with common physiological conditions to assure quality patient test results.

4. Assist the POC staff in the planning, development, and evaluation of quality assurance monitors.

5. Evaluate, validate, and implement new point of care testing technology.

6. Initiate effective communication interdepartmentally and interdepartmentally, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.

7. Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital, laboratory and the university in support of the hospital's mission of patient care, teaching, and research.

8. Monitor results via electronic interfaces or written testing logs to ensure completion of records. Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to electronically interfaced testing.

9. Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).

10. Ensure the efficient and accurate processing and reporting of all POC test data. Review computer produced POC test information to audit quality. Identify problematic trends, document and follow through with direct department manager.

11. Consistently maintain all records as required by accrediting agencies, and ensure records are easily retrieved and available for analysis.

12. Develop and follow standard operating policies and procedures to ensure quality point of care testing procedures are written according to appropriate guidelines, maintained according to retention standards and readily available for testing personnel reference.

13. Maintain current knowledge of latest developments and techniques in point of care testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.

2. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-10 hour shift.

3. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

4. Able to wear latex and non-latex gloves with frequent changes and hand washing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.

2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

4. Daily functions may include incidental exposure to vapors, fumes, moving mechanical parts, electrical shocks, chemical and biological hazards, patient contacts, use of needles and syringes, waste handling and computer usage. OSHA Category

5. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator, fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

2. Computer software skills (proficiency with Microsoft office).

3. Considerable knowledge of regulatory standards, safety and infection control practices.

4. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Job Description:

This position will work cooperatively with the Point of Care Coordinator team. Training will occur both in Morgantown and Fairmont.

Once trained, the majority of time will be spent at the Fairmont Medical Center.

Successful candidate should be an effective communicator, able to troubleshoot problems in a timely manner, and work within a group as well as autonomously. Good writing skills are necessary for communicating information as well policy and procedure creation and updating. Needs to be proficient in Excel.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

109 WVUH Clinical Labs Admin

Address:

1325 Locust AvenueFairmontWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 2,700 beds is the state’s largest private employer, is comprised of more than 20 hospitals, including a children's hospital and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn more about WVU Medicine here: https://wvumedicine.org/about/