Point of Care Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Point of Care Coordinator to oversee regulatory compliance and CLIA licensure for POC testing across hospital and ambulatory sites. You will develop training programs, provide technical guidance, and coordinate staff education from pre- to post-analytical processes.

The role requires traveling to multiple testing sites and effectively communicating with physicians, nurses, and medical assistants to ensure quality control and compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or laboratory medical technology and four years of related laboratory experience.
• ASCP Med Technologist, upon hire or, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or, Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire or, Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire or, Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with applicable department, regulatory and safety standards related to POC activities in the hospital or clinic setting.
• Participates in the implementation and validation for new lab equipment/instrumentation; coordinates with vendors to include staff training.
• Provides technical guidance to other laboratory staff and coordinates/participates in complex technical tasks to troubleshoot escalated problems and determine quality control measures needed.
• Assists in competency reviews and conducts competency assessments by task or procedure using a standard evaluation tool.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science / laboratory medical technology

ASCP Med Technologist

ASCP Clinical Laboratory Technologist

AMT Medical Laboratory Technician

AMT Medical Technologist

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Point of Care Coordinator (POC) you are responsible for the regulatory oversight and monitoring of point of care (POC) laboratory test sites in the hospital or ambulatory setting.

Each day, you will coordinate POC testing and clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) licensure, develop training and competency programs, provide ongoing technical guidance and feedback covering the pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical areas of laboratory medicine to personnel performing POC testing. The position requires traveling to multiple testing sites within hospital or ambulatory settings, and the ability to effectively communicate with and train non-laboratory staff which may include physicians, nurses, and medical assistants.

Success in this role depends on attention to detail, and a strong knowlegde of laboratory testing, and regulatory guidleines.

• Ensures compliance with applicable department, regulatory and safety standards related to POC activities in the hospital or clinic setting.
• Participates in the implementation and validation associated with new lab equipment/instrumentation. Coordinates with vendors to include staff training.
• Provides technical guidance to other laboratory staff and coordinates/participates in a variety of complex technical tasks to troubleshoot escalated problems/issues and determine quality control measures needed.
• Assists in the competency review and/or directly reviews testing personnel. Conducts competency assessments by task or procedure and documents through a standard evaluation tool.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors in a chemical, physical, biological science, or laboratory medical technology and Four (4) years of related laboratory experience
• Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire or
• Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.