Point of Care Coordinator

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

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred heart Bay Hospital

Department: General Lab Point of Care

Schedule: Day | PRN | 1 day per week and as needed.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead and oversee point-of-care testing operations to ensure accurate, timely results that support safe and effective patient care across multiple departments.
• Train and support clinical staff performing bedside testing to maintain competency, confidence, 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 ensure readiness for inspections and quality reviews.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.
• Laboratory Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB) preferred.
• Laboratory Tech credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.
• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.
• Medical Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB) preferred.
• Medical Tech credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.

Education

• Associate's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences; or completed a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA requirements; OR education qualifications as stated per CLIA requirements required.

Work Experience

• 2 years experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Medical Lab Technologist
• Minimum 2 years of lab experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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