Point of Care Testing Coordinator

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Point of Care Testing Coordinator to enhance the quality and efficiency of testing within a dynamic hospital environment. This role is pivotal in standardizing test procedures, ensuring staff training, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, coordinating inspections and proficiency testing while collaborating with various departments. If you are passionate about quality healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and laboratory excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science required.
• MLS-ASCP or MT-ASCP certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate validation & implementation of POCT test processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and monitor performance.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff performing POCT.

Skills

Coordination Skills

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

MLS-ASCP certification

MT-ASCP certification

Job description

We are searching for a Point of Care Testing Coordinator -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will coordinate and ensure the delivery of quality, timely, and cost-efficient point of care testing throughout the hospital by standardizing test procedures, facilitating staff training, validating staff competency, monitoring quality control programs, and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency requirements. This role will also coordinate and ensure preparation of the department and point of care testing for inspections by regulatory agencies and coordinates the proficiency testing program.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science required
• MLS-ASCP from the American Society for Clinical Pathology OR MT-ASCP from the American Society for Clinical Pathology required
• 1 year laboratory experience required

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates validation & implementation of POCT test processes
• Collaborates with IDS department leadership involved in POCT and Pathology administrative staff to write and implement appropriate policies for POCT
• Assists with the development and implementation of quality control procedures for the POCT sites
• Ensures that POCT sites are in compliance with regulatory agencies by communicating requirements and periodically reviewing and monitoring performance and other parameters against standards
• Assists with the development and implementation of orientation and training programs for staff performing POCT
• Conducts on-sites visits of POCT sites to assess existing test methodologies, instruments, and reagents for quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness and ensure ongoing compliance with QC policy and procedures
• Meets with the IDS staff including nursing, pathology, QOM etc. as needed and upon request to ensure regulatory compliance and provide feedback to administrative staff to ensure corrective action

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.