Point of Care, Testing Coordinator - 32 hrs - Days

Trinity Health; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage starting day

Generous shift differentials

Award-winning hospitals and labs

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, CT, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Certified Medical Technologist – Point of Care Coordinator to lead POC testing programs and ensure rapid, compliant patient care. You will develop and maintain POC policies, train staff, and collaborate with administration on cost and quality initiatives.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science, ASCP/CLS/NCA certification, and 3–5 years’ lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.
• ASCP, CLS or NCA certification required.
• 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop POC testing programs to bring testing closer to the patient.
• Evaluate requests for new POC testing and assess cost impact.
• Present findings and cost analysis to Lab administration for approval.
• Select and evaluate new POC testing devices for accuracy and usability.
• Provide training for patient care providers on POC testing.
• Maintain records and competency databases for staff.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and federal regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science

ASCP/CLS/NCA certification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Lab Hartford CT Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Certified Medical Technologist - Point of Care Coordinator to join our team of mission-driven Laboratory professionals, located at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, CT. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors. You would be responsible to develop, implement, coordinate and maintain programs in order to bring testing closer to the patient, to provide faster turnaround times for treatment, and to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

What You Will Do:

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with administrators, colleagues and physicians.
• Evaluates requests for new POC testing, including feasibility study of clinical necessity and cost impact.
• Present findings and cost analysis to Lab administration for approval.
• Establishes criteria for vendor bidding and collaborates with Supply Chain Department to develop and negotiate contracts.
• Selects and evaluates new POC testing devices for accuracy and precision, cost, ease of use, etc.
• Submit selected devices for trial use in patient- care areas.
• Provides technical support to patient care areas.
• Implements, monitors and troubleshoots malfunctioning analyzers/monitors or various POC testing devices.
• Participates as a member of the Clinical Laboratory Team.
• Consistently demonstrates flexibility, objectivity and adaptability.
• Contributes new ideas to improve laboratory operations, policies and procedures and for meeting HVMA business goals.
• Participates in projects, as assigned.
• Provides all POC training for patient care providers, including initial instruction and yearly validation.
• Maintain records and a data base for competency.
• Develops policies and procedures related to POC testing.
• Investigates, procures and disseminates information regarding manufacturer guidelines and federal, and CAP regulations.
• Promotes a continuous learning environment by providing education and guidance to physicians and staff as required.
• Participates in continuing education whenever possible.
• Establishes and monitors quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) programs involving POC testing.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation agencies and federal regulations.
• Spearheads biannual CAP site surveys for POC testing.
• Understanding in the operation/maintenance of Lab equipment, computer-based applications (email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Position Hours

32 hours, Day Shifts (rotating wknds/holidays)

What you need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science required

Certification: ASCP, CLS or NCA certification required

Experience: 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience required

Skills: Must demonstrate general working knowledge and competence within an open laboratory environment. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and speak, read and write the English language. Must be comfortable using computer hardware and lab information systems.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage-starting Day One!
• Generous Shift Diffs
• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

Ministry Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health System Overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested 1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.