Point-of-Care Testing & Quality Coordinator

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia seeks a Point of Care Coordinator to optimize the efficiency of point-of-care testing, ensuring timely, accurate results to support patient care. The role involves instrument evaluation, QA participation, and coordination with staff and families.

Candidates will have a bachelor’s or associate degree in a medical laboratory field and relevant clinical experience; ASCP/CLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 4 Years Clinical Laboratory experience
• Associate's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and 5 years of work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes point-of-care testing services to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Evaluates new POC procedures and instruments.
• Maintains documentation and communicates effectively with staff, patients and families.
• Performs preventive maintenance and function checks on PC equipment and instruments.
• Contributes to laboratory charge reconciliation and scheduling.
• Registers and schedules testing as needed.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory experience

Education

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

Associate's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia seeks a Point of Care Coordinator to optimize the efficiency of point-of-care testing, ensuring timely, accurate results to support patient care. The role involves instrument evaluation, QA participation, and coordination with staff and families.

Candidates will have a bachelor’s or associate degree in a medical laboratory field and relevant clinical experience; ASCP/CLS certification is preferred.