Point of Care Specialist - Laboratory

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Point of Care Testing Coordinator in Missouri to manage the design, development, and implementation of the Point of Care testing program. The role involves a strong focus on collaboration with clinical staff, ensuring compliance, and maintaining quality assurance. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have two years of technical laboratory experience. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave, tuition coverage, and flexible payment options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years' technical experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proven skills in coordination and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and implementation of the Point of Care testing program.
• Develop quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Audit patient results and maintain documentation.

Skills

Coordination and Leadership

Quality Assurance

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quality Control Software

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, coordinates the design, development and implementation of the Point of Care (POC) testing program. Point of care testing is diagnostic testing performed at or near the time of patient care and may be performed by staff who are not otherwise trained in laboratory technique.

Responsibilities

• Serves as principal point of collaboration, leadership and expertise to both internal leaders and hospital leaders.
• Partners with clinical staff of a department or facility to design, develop and implement policies and procedures surrounding Point of Care testing activities.
• Accountable for accreditation achievement and results.
• Serves in the capacity of technical resource for POC activities.
• Stays abreast of developments in this area and modifies program as needed.
• Develops quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Audits patient results, incident reports and quality control reports.
• Reports out on the activities and achievements of the program.
• Audits testing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Uses data to drive process improvement.
• Develops and drafts policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in the field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Develops and delivers training.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• Two years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3412000037 Point of Care Testing

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to earned pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.