Point of Care Testing Coordinator - FT 2nd Shift at HUP

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation

Prepaid tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, is hiring for a laboratory position to evaluate and monitor Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) systems. The role includes maintaining instruments, training staff, and compiling quality control reports.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and 3+ years of experience in laboratory testing. The position engages with a collaborative medical environment, offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with moderate to high-complexity laboratory testing.
• MLS Certification or eligibility to take the exam required.
• Ability to perform quality control consistently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor POCT systems for compliance.
• Perform maintenance and repair on instruments.
• Assist in training staff in POCT procedures.
• Compile QC statistics and report issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

MLS or equivalent specialization

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Summary

• Evaluate and monitor POCT systems to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice. Maintains inventory of instruments and performs troubleshooting and semi‑annual validations. Aids in the evaluation of new instrumentation and implementations. Coordinates training and competency for all staff performing POCT. Coordinates testing for unknown and proficiency samples. Assists Manager with computer network issues affecting POCT instrumentation. Monitors all staff performing POCT for compliance and proper testing technique. Compiles monthly QC and reports compliance, significant QC statistics, issues and solutions, and other matters that arise pertaining to POCT to the POCT Manager and Director.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures using appropriate equipment and instruments available in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Exercises good judgment in result interpretation and problem solving.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment or procedures.
• Performs maintenance and repair on instruments as required.
• Performs and records quality control for instruments and equipment.
• Initiates troubleshooting and corrective action.
• Notifies the manager of quality control results that are outside of established laboratory ranges and documents what corrective actions were taken.
• Identifies statistical trends and devises action plans to bring testing into acceptable performance ranges.
• Learns new procedures within a reasonable time frame; performs several tasks simultaneously during peak workload situations.
• Completes tasks within allotted time.
• Effectively assists co‑workers in the absence of specific instruction or during lag time to accomplish departmental or section goals.
• Seeks additional assignments/responsibilities as needed.
• Successfully adjusts approach or work schedule when necessary to adapt to changing work demands, situations, responsibilities and people.
• Presents in‑services for personnel performing POC tests.
• Assists with instruction of procedures and techniques to students, technologists and new employees.
• Ensures that all areas performing POC tests are meeting initial, six‑month and annual competencies, maintaining complete competency records.
• Meets with sections that are non‑compliant in competency testing or QC documentation.
• Maintains a productive, cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory.
• Communicates efficiently with staff performing POCT, supervisors and co‑workers.
• Maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodologies, test specificity and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates initiative in continually improving departmental functioning, as well as personal knowledge, skills and work experience.
• Completes mandatory in‑services on or before the due date.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity and health system organization.

Credentials

• American Society for Clinical Pathology
• MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP), or equivalent or eligible to take such an exam.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education specialization: in MLS or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement).
• And 3+ years experience with moderate, high‑complexity laboratory testing experience.
• Qualify as general supervisor and/or technical consultant under CLIA‑88.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.